Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I live in St Louis, MO. Have recvd a "notice of hearing" on the Petition for Registration of Foreign Judgement in IL from my Ex-Husband. I was divorced about 14 hrs ago. Original Judgement in St Louis--- I had custody of my son. 18months ago--my son chose to live with his Dad in IL . After some legal battling-- my son moved to IL --and the judgement was modified (in St Louis).

Do I need to be represented at this hearing? What does a court base their ruling on.. whether jurisdiction should change from MO to IL ? I am sure that if the jurisdiction changes.. my ex is going to be filing some new modification -- They live 3 hrs away--and ofcourse it is better for me to NOT drive 3hrs, miss work, etc. AND--if jurisdiction changes-- I have to hire new atty... etc.


Asked on 3/23/10, 4:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

It is possible for an Illinois court to assert jurisdiction over the custody portion of your divorce because your son now lives in Illinois. That does not give the Illinois court jurisdiction over the support portion of the divorce. You can file a petition in the St.Louis court asking for the Illinois action to be stopped, if Missouri law allows it. I do not know Missouri law..

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Answered on 3/28/10, 5:42 am


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