Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Divorce proceedings

The respondent to a divorce petitioner cannot afford a lawyer. The divorce went through, the respondent was ordered to pay more money than he earns monthly on social security and pension benefits. The respondent is retired and 77 years old.

The petitioner earns more money and is not retired. What can the petitioner legally do?


Asked on 3/12/09, 3:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesley Hoenig Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law

Re: Divorce proceedings

It depends on how long ago this judgment was entered, and whether it was a default judgment.

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Answered on 3/12/09, 6:48 pm


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