Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
I need assistance with proceeding with a divorce. I married my wife while she was incarcerated for a drug possession felony charge and also an visa overstay immigration charge. I was doing what I could to help her from getting deported. The last that we actually lived together was 2 years ago. She was deported back to Poland via voluntary departure September of 2011. We need to proceed with a divorce. I am trying to see if this is something that I can pursue on my own or will I need a lawyer to represent me? Also, if it is necessary to hire a lawyer is a 2500 retainer standard?
From the best of my knowledge this can be done through irreconcilable differences no fault divorce or maybe abandonment? I am trying to see what is the most cost effective and fastest procedure to follow. Please help with my inquiries.
1 Answer from Attorneys
It depends on what assets you and she have. Many attys will handle this type of divorce for substantially less than $2500. You even might to be able to do it on your own. Is she willing to cooperate in the proceeding? If she is, it would go much quicker.
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