If you are both Illinois residents, and the marital property is located in the US, then you should probably get divorced in Illinois. Illinois...

Can I email wife lawyer to agree to her terms of divorce?

My recommendation is to at least consult with an attorney before you agree to your wife's settlement terms that you appear to not be 100% in...

If I can afford to stay in my home after a divorce do I need to buy my ex out now or when I sell the property?

Beware--there are a some major tax concerns that you need to be aware of when you co-own property with your ex-spouse after a divorce. Plus, if...

If you can prove that she is lying in a motion/petition, you can ask the court to sanction her pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137. You...

I have visitation rights every other week and my ex states the children don't want to come see me. How do I handle this.

Your children don't get to decide whether they want to attend visitation, just like how you don't get to decide whether you want to pay child...

Divorce cost for illinois for foreign spouse

In the Chicago area (Cook County), your court costs would be $580 to do a divorce by publication. Your attorney fee will depend on the complexity...

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Can my mom make me come home if I live in Illinois and am 17? What's the Illinois Law?

Until you're 18, it is hard to predict what would happen if your mom were to try to force you to go home with her. She's your guardian by default...

You will need to file a motion and specifically state that you want the Order of Protection lifted, and the reasons (facts) why you think he will...

What do i need to do to get custody of my kids they have been living with me for 2 months their mom has no permanent address or

You need to file a Petition for Custody and have your kids' mom served with the papers. You best bet is to hire a Family Law attorney, because your...

I want to file a public divorce

You will need to get a divorce before you can legally marry someone else. You do not necessarily need an attorney to file a divorce, but there is a...