Illinois Divorce legal questions and top-rated attorney answers

Illinois Divorce questions and answers

• Getting ex to court. I live in Illinois. He lives in Denver. The case is in Jefferson County, Colorado.

  Asked in Quincy, IL

  My ex has been running since 2009. He owes roughly $656,000. $72,000 is child support. The rest is maintenance and property division. He’s even lived out of the country at one point. He’s living in Denver area now. His credit scores list 40 addresses. He moves roughly every six months to a year and a half.

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• What do we do???

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  A third-party collection agency contacted my ex-husband regarding an alleged utility debt that is solely in my name.

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• My lawyer is requesting withdrawal from divorce case, can I directly submit financial records to opposing counsel?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  If my lawyers are requesting "withdrawal" from my divorce case, am I allowed to submit documents (such as updated IRA balance statements in discovery and/or my MSA offer) directly to the opposing counsel and/or to the Court (Cook County, Illinois) ?

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• How can I request some time from the judge, in order to find a new attorney?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  I appeared last week on a motion to default on the sale of the marital property. The default is no longer but there’s a motion to enforce the sale. They also want the divorce proceedings addressed.

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• What are the best resources for a pro-bono divorce attorney in IL?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  I have suffered years of financial and marital infidelity. There are no funds for an attorney right now and I'm aware I can just file myself. However, it is a layered situation that I think I need to make sure I am protected in the divorce and want to consult an attorney. I'm looking for a reputable attorney that has a budget set aside for pro-bono cases like this. I have many ducks in a row with a list of categories that need to be covered. I have already reached out to my husband via email with some back and forth on details we need to agree on. I just need someone to look things over, tell me what I may be missing for mine and my children's protection financially and with future decision making, ect. Along with help on how to file and what paperwork to use to best suit my needs. I'm finally ready to take this step and part of it is because recently there has been more financial infidelity and I think it's best to separate from this person legally. I need some pro-bono advice from someone that knows what they are doing in IL. Thanks

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• I have paid 18K so far to my attorney and he claims the judge has not yet seen any motions he has brought forth

  Asked in Tinley Park, IL

  This has gone on since December and he says it requires more money to get my husband to stop controlling all the marital funds and stalking me. How much more should I pay to have a motion seen by a judge? Is this normal?

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• I have been Married for 21 years and separated for 4 years and live in a different County. I need legal help

  Asked in Red Bud, IL

  My Spouse still has insurance through his employer. I need to know regarding Railroad retirement to project my future. Also he a lots of debts in his own name. We do own a home myself is only on the deed and would like off. He makes over a hundred thousand per year and I make less than 30,000. He lies about anything to due financially and he threatens me with insanity due to taking medication for Anxiety and sleep. I just need help on navigating through this hard time. He wants me to do an online divorce and to scared to do that.

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• How is spousal support calculated in Illinois?

  Asked in Naperville, IL

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• I have filed a substantial post-judgment motion to reconsider my contested divorce. Is there any hope to acquire an attorney?

  Asked in Galesburg, IL

  My lawyer withdrew 35 days prior to trial, I received my complete file 21 days prior to my final trial and 2 days after I filed pro se and for a motion for continuance. I did not know to put it on the docket, and it was denied on the spot at the final trial. I then represented myself at the final trial and was not prepared. I only received the significant financials 25 hours prior to final trial. There were no settlement discussions or proposals prior to trial. There were significant discrepancies between the judgment, the docket, and the judicial entry for that date. So I ordered the transcripts. I received the transcripts on the 30th day and filed my motion that night, with notice that the exhibits are to follow as I go over the transcript. The hearing is set. Significant financial issues, omitted assets, altered earnings, etc. I am desperately in need of legal help. I have no money for large retainers at this moment, but I don't expect anyone to work for free -- is there any way around this?

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• How Much Does A Divorce Cost In Illinois?

  Asked in Naperville, IL

  Answered by 3 attorneys