non-legal separation for 8 yrs with (our 2 kids who live with me), what am i (mom) still entitled to?
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non-legal separation for 8 yrs with (our 2 kids who live with me), what am i (mom) still entitled to?
I (mom) have been separatedfrom husband for 8 years, got married in 1996. We have 2 kids together and them and I have lived with my boyfriend and our kid since 2003. I signed and notarized “d” papers in August of 2007 and he (husband) has not done anything with them yet. What legal obligations do I have and what would I still be entitled to (in your opinion)? I take care of our kids, boyfriend helps to support them, husband rarely sends any money for thier upbringing. Need advice.
Asked on June 2, 2009 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You really need to talk to an experienced divorce lawyer in your area. The divorce laws differ from one state to the next, and I don't practice in Illinois; probably more importantly, all of the facts of your case matter, and it's impossible to get anywhere near enough information into a question like this, for a meaningful answer. A copy of the papers you signed two years ago, for example, would be the first thing your lawyer would want to see. One place to look for a qualified attorney is our website, http://attorneypages.com
I'd advise getting this taken care of soon. Separated spouses have a way of creating problems that you don't even know about until it's too late to avoid a big headache.
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