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My spouse filed a divorce with an attorney in Cook county, Illinois. I sent my appearance/answer already.
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Answered on March 29, 2013
You need a lawyer.
When you say "no child custody," do you mean you have no children, or do you mean you have children but you just don't want...
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Can i receive alimony for a 16 year marriage and have been home for our 2 children for the last 12 years? he makes 3,300 biweekl
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Answered on March 29, 2013
Yes, you can receive "maintenance" (that's what we call it) based on the facts you've posted. You may get more, maybe less, maybe nothing -- it...
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I want a divorce and custody of my son who is 7years old and i don't know the where abouts of my wife. what can i do
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Answered on March 29, 2013
First, you can get divorced and deal with the custody issue -- there's no need to delay doing so just because you don't know where your wife...
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What rights does a father in jail have?
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Answered on March 29, 2013
Okay, so, he's not just the father, he's also your husband. That changes things. The "rights" you're worried about are defined by a court. If...
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I have a friend that has lived w a man for 21 yr. If she leaves is she entitled to 1/2 of the house and what other things would
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Answered on March 28, 2013
Your "friend" is entitled to all of the property that your "friend" owns. Beyond that, your "friend" can expect nothing. No "standard of living,"...
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What happens to a college fund that was court-ordered in a divorce decree if the child does not use it?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
The money was (is) to be set aside for the benefit of the child so, presumably, the money should go to the child.
I've not run into the...
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What Judgment for dissolution of marriage form do I use for Cook County Illinois?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
You're not going to find a form that fits your case. You'll have to do it another way (from scratch). If you're not sure how to do that, just...
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Can My husband deny me the right to obtain his benefits
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Answered on March 28, 2013
You have options, here, to protect yourself. You'll need the help of a lawyer.
Questions? Call -- 312-987-9999 -- no charge, no obligation,...
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I am needing to know what would be valid grounds for filing a divorce in Illinois based on the below details?
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Answered on March 27, 2013
If he'll cooperate, you can use grounds of "irreconcilable differences."
You may want to consider using the helpful services of a reputable...
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I told my husband 6 mo ago it was over. He is not on the lease of our apartment, but we have lived here many years.
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Answered on March 27, 2013
Judy's spot-on: file for divorce and you can ask the judge to have him move out. My experience is that most guys will leave voluntarily once they...
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