There is more to this story than you may realize. Per Illinois law, if you file more than 28 interrogs, you need leave of court & a showing of...

My ex has requested mediation with someone who is not specified in our parenting agreement. Must I attend?

Absolutely not--your ex is likely inclined to select a mediator who is skewed in favor of his self-serving goals. If ex continues down this...

Looking for a divorce attorney who can work on a budget/payment plan.

Based on the facts provided, your friend has far more options than she realizes. The range of payment plans & laws is vast. A skilled attorney...

Man and woman live as man and wife, for 18 years, she is main source of support, does the man have any remedies in ill. like ca?

The law in Illinois is not so extreme as some responses indicate. It is the process of INITIATING a common law marriage in the state of Illinois...

If you have a valid reason for missing the mediation, then the court may reschedule the mediation. Did you call before to say that you couldn't...

I am looking for a lawyer to help me recover an engagement ring or its value.

This should be a straightforward suit, as long as it is prosecuted in an intelligent & strategic manner. Retain an attorney & assert your legal...

She had a baby while married to me but im not the father. Now we are divorcing.

Although you may in fact NOT be the biological child, under the Parentage Act you are the PRESUMED father. Accordingly, as of the present time,...

If petition for rule to show cause is filed and the other party does not provide the requested documentation what should happen?

First, you need to send your ex a Rule 201(k) letter offering to resolve discovery differences via consultation. This would be a prerequisite for...

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Where do I start to try and change the laws?

judicial proceedings/outcomes are shaped by statutes, rules of the court and "case law." Under the doctrine of "stare decisis," courts are...

What are the specific rules for maintaining separate property to protect pre-marital investments and savings from divorce?

The rule of thumb is not to "commingle" assets/income traceable to the premarital timeline with assets/income traceable to post-marital income and...