Discovery is the legal procedure by which you are entitled to find our the facts and figures. Formal discovery will help you find out about your spouse's income and assets and their answers have to be made under oath. Although discovery can be time consuming and expensive, discovery is very … [Read more...] about Divorce Discovery
Divorce - Issues While the Divorce Case is Pending
Eviction from the Marital Home
It is difficult and sometimes impossible for a divorcing couple to live under the same roof. However, Illinois divorce law only allows the court to evict a spouse from the marital home under certain conditions. Unless a spouse voluntarily leaves the home, there is domestic violence, or living … [Read more...] about Eviction from the Marital Home
Orders of Protection in Illinois
If you are being abused or seriously harassed you may obtain a court order evicting your spouse and ordering him not to come in contact with you. Such an order of protection in Illinois can be obtained on an emergency basis without giving notice to your spouse under certain circumstances. What is … [Read more...] about Orders of Protection in Illinois
Temporary Relief in Illinois Divorce and Parentage Cases
You do not always have to wait until the divorce case goes to trial to get some relief. The court can enter temporary orders regarding what had been referred to as child custody, visitation (now known as allocation of parenting time and parental responsibilities) as well as child support and … [Read more...] about Temporary Relief in Illinois Divorce and Parentage Cases