I was served with divorce papers, how do I respond

You have 30 days from the date you were formally served with the papers to file an Appearance with the clerk of the court. I wouldn't worry so much...

If DCFS believes the teacher's report meets their guidelines to accept a report, they will start conducting an investigation. DCFS has 60 days to...

If my brother has an order of protection on someone can they keep contacting me to get ahold of him?

Unless you're protected by the Order of Protection, I don't believe there is anything to prevent her from contacting you. Under the Illinois...

The award of maintenance (amount and duration) depends on a number of factors including: the income and property of each party, the needs of each...

If you changed your name on your social security card, I believe you have 10 days from the date of the change to change your name with the DMV....

I am a mom going through a very bitter divorce. I did not receive my High School can this affect my getting custody of daughter?

You should immediately go speak with an attorney. Litigating over custody is not something that should be done pro se. Judges determine custody...

My daughter is 19 years old and went away to college this year. I am married to her step dad and her college funding had nothing

Your divorce decree controls. With regards to your daughter's college expenses....generally, divorced parents have an obligation for their child's...

Do divorce attorneys get to file subpoenas on behalf of a client without notifying the client?

I agree with the attorney's responses. The small piece of advice that I would add is check your retainer agreement. Perhaps there is a clause in...

How does a No Stalking Contact Order work?!

Continue calling the police and filing a police report whenever you come in contact with her. If she's knowingly violating the order, it's a Class...

Is it true that you can not get your ex-spouse pension even though it was decreed in the divorce if he dies before you apply.

Was a QILDRO (a Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order) entered by the Court? You should seek a free consultation with an attorney and bring...