Can a petitioner represent themselves in a divorce in cook county regardless of fault/no fault/contested or uncontested?

Yes you can always represent yourself. Although you state hiring an attorney is not an option, you should seriously consider talking to several to...

I have a current child support order and found out the father has a second job. Can I seek more support?

It is likely the second job constitutes a substantial change of circumstances. If so, you have the right to file a petition to modify the support...

My ex husband lied during our divorce proceedings in order to avoid paying me back some money. I recently acquired emails

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Also, you indicate the lie cost you $5,000. That is a lot of money; however, returning to court can also be expensive....

Me and my wife have not been married long but I want to know if I'm entitledto compensation

It depends on the type of settlement, personal injury, employment, etc. Also important is when did the claim arise, before or during the marriage?...

If court issues a divorce decree but the judgment order is contested (unsigned) are the parties divorced?

An attorney needs to read the divorce decree before answering your question. However, if it is titled Judgment For Dissolution of Marriage you are...

I'm trying to go back to my maiden name. I've been divorced for many years, and it was not stipulated in the divorce .

You can file a different law suit that requests a name change. It is fairly straightforward and many people do it without an attorney. There are...

Enforcing MSA to get half of marital debt, does this put ex in contempt of court?

In order for a court to find one in contempt, there must be a clear and unambiguous order that specifies what must be done. If there are no time...

Without seeing the paperwork it is impossible to tell you what is filed. However, you should receive notice of anything set before the court as...

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Lawyer advises her client to take children from primary residence.

If you have a specific question, it is not clear. It sounds as if you simply want to convey your frustration. Although that is OK, it is best to...

CourtClerk says that any motion can be filed even after 20 years of divorce. Is this correct? How to prevent one's ex from it?

Judgments become final after 30 days. One can file a motion regarding the judgment within 2 years of learning a valid reason to modify or vacate a...

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