How do I get a copy of my divorce papers in Illinois?

How do I get a copy of my divorce papers in Illinois?

Requests for Illinois divorce records are processed by the office of the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. To obtain a divorce record, interested and eligible persons may contact the office of the concerned court clerk to retrieve information pertaining to the record retrieval process.

Who pays legal costs in divorce?

If you are the one who is being divorced (the “respondent”), the Court might order you to pay the legal fees of both sides. This is unjust, but it is based on the old court principles that if you can prove your case before them, then you will also get your costs.

Can I force my ex partner to sell the house?

If you and your ex own a home that is in both of your names, they cannot legally force you to sell the house. All of your monies, such as business interests, savings and capital are regarded as matrimonial assets and will often be split 50:50. Your ex can try to force you out of the home, but they cannot legally.

Do I have to still pay the mortgage if we separate?

If you’re both named on the mortgage, you’re both responsible for the payments – including any arrears – even if one of you moves out. When you separate, you might be able to make other arrangements for paying it.

How can I get my ex off the mortgage?

You usually do this by filing a quitclaim deed, in which your ex-spouse gives up all rights to the property. Your ex should sign the quitclaim deed in front of a notary. One this document is notarized, you file it with the county. This publicly removes the former partner’s name from the property deed and the mortgage.

Can I take over the mortgage on my own?

If you want to take over the mortgage in your name alone, your lender will want to make sure that you can afford the payments. Under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules, lenders must ask in-depth questions and carry out more checks to make sure that you can afford a mortgage.

Can I add my daughter to my mortgage?

If your child can’t qualify for a mortgage to buy your already mortgaged home, consider cosigning. You may also be able to refinance your existing mortgage loan, add your daughter to it as co-borrower and become co-owners of your home.