Could I be expected to pay so much in maintenance that I would be unable to maintain my own standard of living?

Generally, the likelihood of a maintenance award increases with the duration of the marriage. Given what you've posted, you should consult an...

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Can my child's father ask for visitation during our first child support court date, or is this a separate case he must file?

Judy's right that he's supposed to file a motion, but in Cook County paternity (child support) court, they're not real big on following the rules...

DCFS took my kids, the assistant states attorney wants me to divorce my husband before he will give my kids back... Help :/

Respectfully, you don't need a lawyer so much as you need a therapist. Your husband is your abuser. He has harmed you. In doing so, he has...

I have a 18 year old daughter she takes our medication threatens to kill us in our sleep can I throw her out?

She's an adult. You can turn her out. You can call the police for help and you can obtain an Order of Protection to keep her away.

What are recourses for 16 y.o who has been emotionally abused and kicked out of home with belongings withheld by mom &stepdad?

Hire a lawyer over the weekend and get in to court on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday). Get custody and get the disability payments for the child...

Can I get divorced in Chicago on the grounds of conviction of felony which is now expunged?

Felonies cannot be sealed (who told you the records were sealed . . . him?) nor expunged (again, who told you his record of a felony conviction was...

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Is my house considered a martial property or my property?

The house is almost certainly marital property. Hire a lawyer -- you've got too much on the table to risk it by just winging in on your own.

If someone lives with you and you are scared of them , what can you do ?

Have you considered moving out? Or calling the cops to report the "threatening with a firearm" allegation?"

Can my ex force me to fallow his insurance plan what he carries for our daughter, if mine covers a lot more?

This is a stupid situation and should be corrected in court. Talk with your attorney. If you don't have one, pay an attorney for advice. Both...

Can my daughters bio mother have supervised visits? What is the chance and what do I do to stop this?

Hi, Pat: You NEED to hire an attorney. That's the thing to do. Stop worrying about it and stop posting things on line and jus thire an attorney...