In a divorce in Illinois is the retirement automatically split?

Marital property, including retirement accounts, is subject to division in a divorce. There is no automatic division formula. The division will...

Real Estate Lawyer

It is assume in your question is that you are trying to have you removed from the loan on the house. Removing your name from the deed does not...

What are the requirements needed to file a default against a respondent for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Illinois?

As you note, you need to discuss the status of your case with your attorney, or perhaps consult another attorney in person for a review of the case...

Child support is determined upon gross income without any deductions for taxes, retirement plans, insurance, etc. The W-2 only provides income...

We're moving out of state and my daughter wants to stay with my mother in law? Is this something I can allow her to do?

You and your mother-in-law should consult an attorney in the area in which your mother-in-law lives as to what steps and paperwork will be needed...

Where can I find a Qdro Attorney, Law Student, or someone. That isn't so expensive on doing Qdro papers?

Law students are not allowed to engage in the private practice of law. There are lawyers who advertise on the internet as preparing the QDRO, but...

The adoption of an adult who is not under a legal disability and is mentally competent is a fairly simple process and the biological parents have...

When you are unemployed but owe court ordered child support?

Yes, you are required to follow court orders. Failure to pay can result in sanctions by the Court, which can include incarceration. Your recourse...

How can I get someone served when hes continuously on the run and won't show up in court

If he resides in another State, an arrest warrant may not be effective. If he has bank accounts, liens would be the appropriate method. Assuming...

What's the process for filing for legal separation, is it even worth it or just file for a divorce?

If your marriage is over and you do not want/need to stay married for relgious, insurance, inheritence, or business reasons (which issues should be...