If a divorce is contested in illinois is it true there is a two year waiting period

No -- that is not true. That is utterly false. If a divorce is CONTESTED it may be over in a a few weeks . . . or a few years depending on how...

What are the grounds for a no fault divorce in illinois

Specifics? 1) the parties have lived separated and apart for a period not less than two years (or six months with a properly prepared and...

What if I believe my father's child really isn't his father after 12 years. I want to tell his father now!

I;m sticking with the previous answers I gave you -- nothing has changed.

Can you tell me if a restraining order/order to vacate that was dropped shows up on a background check/criminal record?

You're probably talking about an "Emergency Order of Protection," not a "restraining order." It shouldn't show up. If it does, explain yourself...

Can i sue a mother and a child who keep harassing my family?

Call the cops for the trespass. What's the proof that they were the individual(s) who damaged your car? Sue on the stabbing injuries.

When the CP says my daughter is sick and I cant see her

Screw the verification -- your kid should be with you whether healthy or sick (unless really, really sick to the point she shouldn't be getting out...

Is it ok not to show up for the court if I hire a lawyer to represent me?

That's one of the things that lawyers do: they "represent" you in court.

Pro se (drafting the judgment myself) if there are things that do no apply to our divorce are they to be left out?

Why dont' you just have an attorney prepare it? The cost is only $185.

Is there any legal case I can file against my ex-husband if he fails to pay the agreed amount he will pay me?

He can do what he wants -- he has no legal obligation to you. You should call the attorney who represented you and advised you during the...

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Child support

I think you're asking why he should have to pay a filing fee if he may not even be hte father; is that right? Look, he's accused of being the...