File for motion to dismiss
Until she's served, nothing is going to happen. If you petition is deficient, she can move in writing (or sometimes orally, depending on the judge)...
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Until she's served, nothing is going to happen. If you petition is deficient, she can move in writing (or sometimes orally, depending on the judge)...
Yes, pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/505 and the Best Interests standard.
As far as a division of assets, since you weren't married, the court has no authority to grant your relief. Unless you had a written agreement, or...
If he filed for divorce, then you have to wait for that to play out - hopefully he filed in Illinois, otherwise you will have to wait for the...
If you don't have the money, you can file for free at anytime - so long as your first have your "298 Petition" approved.
You can only appeal the record - appeals are not "do overs." Meaning if you didn't file a 237, or conduct any form of discovery, then "that's...
Under Illinois law, no.
If she doesn't want to go through with it, she will need to let the court know in person. Until then, like a live grenade, the case is "all...
Custody proceedings, if contested, take a VERY VERY long time to adjudicate. In Cook County, it's normal for the dispute to go on for years.
It depends on whether we're dealing with a IV-D order or judicial. If it's IV-D, you will need to talk to an attorney that has experience in...