60 days under new statute. Something's wrong, or something wasn't properly communicated to you. Meet with your lawyer, or pull the casefile to see...

Maybe. I've done these before, and it really is a case-by-case basis. First, if he's served, he may not do anything. Most don't. But if he does,...

What can i do if my spouse has left and had a child by another person. I would like info on abandament.

Aside from filing for divorce, what's done, is done. We no longer have grounds for divorce in Illinois, and the state's attorney generally does...

Once a party buys another party out of the martial home do they receive the money immediately? or wait for martial settlement

That will be up to you and your ex. The nice thing about settlements, is that you two come up with the terms. Hopefully (s)he doesn't breach the...

How do I stop my daughter's Mother from moving out of state with my daughter?

Technically mom has to get your written permission per 750 ILCS 5/609.2. But if she goes, and you do nothing, then what's done, is done. Talk to...

I'm I entitled to back child support going back 19 years? If so, how do I go about pursing it?

I agree with the other answers, HOWEVER, just because you have a million dollar judgment, doesn't mean you'll see anything close to that. ...

If you fire your attorney can you get the evidence the attorney have?

In Illinois, assuming there's no lien on the file, you are entitled to a copy of it. The sole exception to the lien is if it's a domestic relations...

This issue was recently addressed by the Illinois Supreme Court, although in the context of co-habitating parties over a LONG period of time. The...

I get you're stressed out. But you have to direct this to your lawyer. If we give you bum guidance based on incomplete information, the only...

Is it common in IL to pay a probate attorney for an initial consultation?

There's TWO reasons to charge. First, if someone balks at a $100 or so consult fee, odds are they can't pay a $2000 retainer (Or whatever it is). ...