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Wife's sister passed away, left two minor children, does biological father retain all rights to kids and possesions by default?
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Answered on May 06, 2013
Depends, was there a will? Were they married? (The word biological presumes no, but who knows) Not enough info to know what's going on. Someone...
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Can I as the father get custody of my kids
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Answered on May 05, 2013
If you're married, you can ask the court to award it. But, and here's where the fine print comes in, mom either has to agree OR a (very) expensive...
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Divorce after legal separation
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Answered on May 05, 2013
If you got a judge to issue a judgment for legal separation, then you file a new case for divorce. It will be a new number, but in Cook County (If...
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In Illinois how does a Request to Produce differ from discovery?
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Answered on May 05, 2013
Agreed. Read the rule. Note what the rule says MUST be done if you wish to object. Or just hire an attorney to handle it for you. Yes you can...
I have to go to court for a Plenary Order of Protection, I am the "Respondent", can I talk to the court before the hearing and
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Answered on May 05, 2013
No. You will appear, there may be a hearing, and what happens, happens. If the ex parte is denied, there is still a hearing that must be held...
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Is this enough to modify custody within the two year period? I am the noncustodial parent.
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Answered on May 03, 2013
Start with reading the modification statute, 750 ILCS 5/610. If you feel the facts meet the law, and you want things to change, then perhaps you...
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Can my divorce attorney take my retirement money?
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Answered on May 01, 2013
Agreed. Common for many contested matters to wipe out client. 99 times out of 100, we'd rather you just work something out man-to-man. Payment...
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What is wife entitled to as far as the house.
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Answered on April 30, 2013
In Illinois, all assets acquired during marriage are marital property. As to what her "cut" would be, that can't be answered until discovery is...
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Is it unresonable to ask for a free consulation?
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Answered on April 30, 2013
Each lawyer has their own system. For example, my consults are free to clients. What that means is that I charge $95, if retained within 30 days...
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Do I have to appear in court in Cook County Illinois when my son's father is trying to modify child support. ?
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Answered on April 29, 2013
Even though the ASA represented you in the past may not necessarily mean they will be there on his presentation date. Contact HFS, but until you...
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