How to prevent my husband from damaging my reputation at work?

There does not have to be physical harm to get an order of protection; harassment and/or emotional abuse may be enough. Also, depending on the...

How is a "separation" defined or proved in court?

I'm not sure who is asking the question, husband or wife? Wife can amend her petition to plead mental cruelty or any other ground that doesn't have...

Divorce: Do I need to attend the presentation of a Motion to Reconsider.

Yes, you need to go to court, or hire an attorney to go for you. A Motion to Reconsider that is filed within 30 days of the Judgment is very likely...

Child support questions

You can ask the state for help in seeking child support at no cost to you or you can hire an attorney to represent you. The process typically moves...

Can I take away custody of my daughter from her mother?

More information is needed to give a complete answer to this question. Has there already been a custody determination? You probably cannot "take...

I am married and my marriage was done in my home country Bangladesh. I am a F1 student here and my husband is also F1.

You may file for divorce in Illinois if you have resided her for 90 days. But there may be issues that can't be addressed by an Illinois court,...

You can prove his income by showing his living expenses; what he's actually spending. If he's spending it then he's making it somehow, and...

DO I HAVE ANY CHILD CUSTODY RIGHTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS?

Yes, you have rights, but you need to go to court to enforce them. You can file a Petition to establish paternity and to ask for a visitation...

My (soon to be ex) wife and I need to get a divorce, there are no assets except for her 401K and "maybe" stocks.

More information would be needed to answer this question. But generally speaking retirement accounts and other assets such as stocks are often...

I just received a child support order. My ex has to pay through the state disbursement unit. What now?

The order, along with a separate form called a Notice to Withhold, must be sent to the State Disbursement Unit at the Carol Stream PO box address...