My wife had gotten divorced where her ex-husband was given, per the divorce decree, half of her 401k/ pension.

Depends. If he was entitled to half, she knew it, and liquidated the 401k and not a lot of time has passed, could be issue. If it's been 30 years...

How are issues such as vehicles and insurance for children handled in divorce?

No and no. The only insurance that's specifically dealt with in regards to support is 750 ILCS 5/505.2 which requires the non-custodial to put...

Can I change my four-year old son's last name to mines?

Depends if he's on VAP, if so he'll need notice - but that's probably the only complicated thing. I'm thinking he is b/c how else would the name...

What can I do about ex-spouse (physical custody parent) who was driving kids without insurance and without driver's license?

Valid license is an issue if she's pulled over, at least in Illinois. First get hardcopy proof, maybe have a friendly police officer look into it...

What can I do?

Sounds like a 1401 motion to vacate for fraud. BUT depends how much time has passed and what due diligence was used. By way of illustration,...

Can Ex husband defy a court order and move out of city when full child custody is at stake as to with whom they will live?

If there's a court order that deals with relocation, and it's not entirely clear if there is or not, it really only impacts visitation or custody. ...

Wendy Drafl of WFA enconometics does QDRO's for Illinois, but she only takes on clients that have attorney's. And to be clear, I'm talking about...

My ex is not taking my calls about medical bills he owes for the kid what can i do?

Agreed. May need to hurry on this, after a few months the medical people usually send it out to collections w/ penalty fees. Either a petition for...

If my ex is trying to extend an OP on me do I have any right to have my voice heard on to why it should be terminated now?

1) Extending it requires new facts to give the court a basis for extending (What I'm presuming is a civil plenary). 2) Terminating/Modifying it...

How do I file a sanction against a law firm in Cook County Illinois?

Rule 137 pleadings generally have to be filed within 30 days of final judgment. Talk to an attorney in your area for specific guidance.