You bet! She CAN get half! It was generous of you to stay married to her for 16 years even though you were separated. Had you been less...

Can a child support order be dropped aganist the non custodial parent even if a warrant has been issued?

Sure, support orders can be dropped.

Husband wants to do a 50/50 custody agreement and not pay any child support. Is this a good idea?

The time has come for you to pay an attorney for legal advice.

What can i do about a step parent being verbally abusive? I've been called names, such as a n-word, motherf*****, dumb***, etc.

What is going on, here? You no longer with with your step-dad . . . and you want to go to court over the way he treated you in the past; is that...

How do I file a written appearance and response without having to obtain a lawyer?

Call for a free consultation -- I'll be happy to try to help you with the procedure, but I don't give out those instructions online. Call when...

Is there a way to prolong a divorce?

Illinois law says that if you can't afford an attorney, and your husband can afford to pay for his and yours, then he pays for them both. Call...

My husband says he can take his name off all of the utilities and household bills so that he doesn't have to pay them, can he?

Indeed, he CAN take his name off the utility bills . . . unless you and your attorney do something about it in court. Better get crackin'. His...

Alabama common law recognized in Illinois?

Indeed, Illinois recognizes common law marriages from other states that DO recognize common law marriages. I've never dealt with Alabama, bu tI...

Husband wants a 50/50 arrangement where we share expenses and he does not pay child support - how adviseable is this?

Without knowing the financial information (and a whole lot more), we can't answer your question. Are you working? Is he? Where does the money...

Can both parents have 50/50 custody and neither pay any child support?

Yes, this is possible. You shouldn't talk with the kids about this stuff . . . and they shouldn't be asking Mom to stay with you more. That's...