As the case is filed in Peoria County the Judge is also going to consider the status of the mandated child custody mediation. If the Judge has not...

What are the effects of an affair in a divorce settlement? (if any) We have only been married for 4 years.

I concur with the other attorneys' remarks. The only issue that arises in certain instances is when one spouse spends, or dissipates, significant...

My wife insists on her right to my non-marital assets and I may have helped her case.

I agree with the attorneys who have commented in to this question. In addition, you need an attorney to analyze what you have signed and whether...

In a divorce can a spouse get any of the equity in a home that was purchased prior to the marriage?

The other attorneys are correct in their analysis of this being an issue as to whether or not marital funds were contributed to a non-marital asset...

A friend's husband leaves with one of their children for long periods of time without telling where/when they will go or return

Generally speaking unless there is a valid court order in place dictating the terms of parenting time and the parties are still married, each...

An order of protection is against me, based on the testimony of my neighbor, on alleged verbal exchange. Can I appeal?

Procedurally you can file a Motion to Reconsider within 30 days of the final judgment in which you would be requesting the deciding court to...

Me and my roommate signed a 12 month lease together. Today he told me he wants to move to another state in one month.

You should consult an attorney to review the lease so that he/she may give you guidance regarding that particular lease as the lease will be the...

As the moving party, you will have the burden to prove he is working for cash. Calling credible witnesses and perhaps issuing a subpoena against...

I live in Illinois and I need to know can I use a video of a phone call in court if the other person don't know they were record

You should consult an attorney regarding the underlying facts of your dispute and the issues regarding the admissibility of evidence. The Illinois...