What is the time limit to modify a divorce decree

I agree with the other attorneys on this thread that whether you can modify a divorce decree depends on what you want to modify. Very generally...

The short answer is that it will depend if a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is entered and then depend on what your husband's plan...

Is my soon to be ex entitled to half the value of the house if we are married 3 years?

Unlike a few other states, Illinois is not a community property state. Thus, whether and to what extent property is subject to equitable division...

She could file such a Petition but likely wouldn't prevail. To prevail on a petition for indirect civil contempt, Courts want to see that the...

Your child support payment should not have changed absent an order providing otherwise. If his support obligation is being paid pursuant to a...

Are there any mediator therapist/lawyers on this site?

Aside from what the other attorneys have suggested, you may want to consider looking into collaborative divorce. From what it sounds like, you...

College expenses and Child Support beyond 18th birthday....

With regards to the college expenses, I agree with other lawyers on this thread that you can file a Petition to Set College Contribution. As of...

Can I legally restrict her partner from access to my child as I feel it is not in the best intrest of said child?

First, in Illinois, the revised Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) eliminates grounds for divorce except "irreconcilable...

Will the new divorce and custody laws in Illinois have an effect on previous divorce/custody settlements and agreements?

Yes, the revised Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is now in effect for motions you file moving forward. Under the revised Act,...

Speaking strictly in terms of legal implications, does it really matter who filed for divorce if you settled out of court?

In Illinois, it doesn't matter which spouse files for divorce as far as legal standing or getting additional legal benefits. The terms of your...