My husband just gave me a paper to sign (we are divorcing).

Attorney Goldstein is correct. Don't sign. Get a lawyer. Default judgments allows other side to generally get what they want at the prove-up. ...

I just learned that my father hasn't filed taxes in years. He is in a nursing home and has dementia.

Petition for Guardianship might be one avenue. Talk to a Probate Attorney in your area for specific guidance.

They can't proceed unless they've shown the court you've been served. Pull the file from the courthouse (or call the clerk) to see if any...

Selected as the best answer

I am on a very limited budget, my husband lied to me about who he was, refuses to work, need a divorce , how can i pay when cant

Contact Prairie State Legal Aid or your county bar association for assistance.

We got married in cook county but i moved to next county over can i stay filed in cook county?

The statute requires that you be a resident of Illinois either 1) 90 days before filing or 2) 90 days before the entry of judgment. It is silent...

DO I NEED TO HAVE A PARENTING AGREEMENT IF MY HUSBAND HAS ABANDONED ME?

You might mean a "Custody Judgment." If you're looking at a default judgment for divorce (I base this off the fact that you don't know where he...

What kind of motion do I file if X is preventing my fiance to move in prior to marriage w me and my 14 yr old that is happy abou

If you are ALREADY divorced, you can file a post decree petition in Will County or a) Register your judgment in DuPage and b) file a post decree...

How much of a chance do I have to get sole custody of my children?

The 18 year old is not a party to your divorce except for college contribution. The 15, 12, and 11, in terms of custody and parenting time, are. ...

Selected as the best answer

If a case is dismissed with prejudice, can you ask for a reconsideration or reinstatement?

Motions to reconsider have a 30 day time limit from the entry of judgment. They are fact specific (ie, did judge misapply law, did new info come...

Can a collection agency in Wisconsin enforce a judgment on my wife while she resides in Chicago, IL?

It's not 100% clear from your question whether 1) It has already been reduced to judgment, or 2) they are currently suing her despite the fact...