I was recently divorced in Illinois and my decree stated my maiden name would be restored. Do I HAVE to change it back?

No, you don't have to change it. It is your option.

Does an ex husband have any right to ex wife's estate after her passing

He is not entitled to the car but it will require a divorce lawyer and probably an estate lawyer to straighten out this mess if he doesn't...

Can I move out of the home with my children without being divorced first?

Highly unlikely. Nothing prohibits you from moving out with the kids. Still a good idea to consult with a lawyer first.

If he stops paying child support and moves out of state..

Unless and until there is a modification of the order, yes, he can still take the exemption. You should talk to a lawyer about enforcing the child...

Adhering to the weekend parenting schedule as listed in the divorce decree

You may always modify a schedule by agreement on an informal basis. That is always a good thing to do for both parents and child. Unless those...

Cheating is a reason to loose my childs im woman

Extraordinarily unlikely, unless somehow the kids are involved in the cheating.

Need to know how to prepare myself if I file for divorce or leave with kids.

It is too much to answer in such a small Q&A forum. You should consult with a divorce attorney regarding your specific situation and that attorney...

She cannot receive anything in terms of her being entitled to property. It is unlikely that she will receive anything in the form of child...

Do I have a right to information regarding the sale of a marital residence if it was awarded to my spouse in divorce?

Most likely you would have to look to the specific language of the divorce judgment to answer that question. You may or may not have some...

Same Sex Divorce in CT.

I answer only because no one from your state has answered yet. This is a continually changing area of law. Generally you need to be a resident of...