Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Q: Is it possible to overturn a divorce based on medical treatments occuring during the process?
Background:We were married one month short of 21 years when the divorce finalized. My ex-husband never vacated the house , for more than a year, after discussing divorce. He lived in the basement and agreed to take part in marriage counseling,but I found out he had a girlfriend the whole time. We used a paralegal at his request, since he was unemployed and we were willing to work things out with regards to child care. January,2012,a month after my ex-husband filed for divorce,I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My medical treatments began immediately with two surguries, radiation, and chemotherapy throughout the summer of 2012. In retrospect, I feel the chemotherapy temporarily inhibited my judgement. I wanted to trust his intentions, and I did not have the stamina or strength to see that I needed to plan for his failure to care for the children. Can the judgement be overturned?

Asked on 10/24/12, 3:16 am

Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

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Its unlikely that the Judgment can be overturned but you can go back in at anytime and request support for your children.

Answered on 10/28/12, 6:04 am

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