Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My husband of 19 years filed for divorce in Illinois. I live in Florida and have one minor child. We have been separated for 1 1/2 yrs. I receive no child support, am unemployed and cannot afford an attorney. Do I file an appearance-If I do then Illinois will have jurisdiction over me. If I don't file and answer the summons in Ilinois,I do not know how to get child support,401k and perhaps maintenance. Any advise?


Asked on 8/21/11, 2:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

You cannot afford not to have an attorney. Yes, you must file papers in Ill. You should also file in Florida.

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Answered on 8/21/11, 3:00 pm


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