Illinois divorce case advice
Should I get a lawyer for a divorce case? I’m a sahm for the past 2 years I don’t have any money but my husband is being financially abusive and verbally abusive. I know I need to leave NOW but how do I even start this process.
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First collect evidence on him so they don’t give him custody !! Set up cameras act normal with him , quietly gather or take photos of important documents:
• Tax returns (the last 2-3 years).
• Bank statements and credit card bills.
• Information on the husband’s income (pay stubs).
• the child's) birth certificate and medical records.
The "Leveling the Playing Field" Law
Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the law ensures that both spouses have access to legal help, regardless of who has the paycheck.
• Interim Attorney Fees: A judge can order her husband to pay her lawyer’s fees out of marital funds or his income while the divorce is still happening.
• The Strategy: She needs to find a private attorney who is willing to take her case on a "deferred" basis. Many family law attorneys in Illinois will take a case with no upfront retainer if they see that the husband has the income to eventually pay the bill. They file a "Petition for Interim Fees" as soon as the case starts.
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