Will I be qualified for spousal support along with child support after 4 years of marriage?

The new maintenance guidelines per 750 ILCS 5/504 (Our fancy word for alimony) generally suggest that a marriage that short may not be a strong...

Hello! I got married last year in May. My husband is abusing me: slapped me, pull my hair, choked me. I have a police report .

Your legal status DOES NOT matter in a divorce where no children are involved. Same w/ an order of protection. The state court isn't going to...

How can I file a motion in Cook County from out of state in a civil case when I no longer have an attorney in area?

Can you e-file in Cook on your own? Yes. But if you can't show to court on the presentation date (And the monthly dates that will follow) it...

Removal of name from house due to divorce

Could always move for a "judge's deed," depending on the facts/circumstances of your case. Talk to your original divorce attorney (presuming you ...

How do I prevent my ex from gaining custody of my children in the event of my death?

Only adoption (ie he consents to having your new husband - if remarried, adopt) or his death severs the legal relationship. Talk to a probate...

Presuming he's been PROPERLY served - it depends on a) who is prosecuting, b) which courthouse, and c) whether he's contesting in court or not. ...

In a divorce where only party resides in IL is bifurgation bad?

Bifurcation happens when it's, well, more or less practical to do it. For example, one side has cancer and isn't anticipated to make it to trial,...

Modifying Child Support

750 ILCS 5/510(a) address what you have to show in order to get a reduction. Namely, a substantial change in circumstances. The other...

Already have the custody paperwork. I'm not sure where to file them.

Under the UCCJEA, venue is the home state, which is where the child(ren) have continuously resided for 6 months or longer at the time of action. ...

I'd need to see the casefile to give you a blow-by-blow. If the state's attorney is prosecuting, you need to talk to them. Generally if they are...