Q: I live in Illinois and have filed for no fault divorce to spouse who is imprisoned in Florida; will this go quickly now?
He is sentenced to several years, I'm asking for nothing except sole custody. No assets, etc. Could this still be held up or am I free and clear? If not, what could he do to stall divorce? and how long?
A: If your spouse is going to sign the documents, then you case can conclude within a matter of weeks. If he is not going to agree to the divorce and he hires an attorney, the case can last years. It all depends upon his willingness to either cooperate or simply default.
A: I agree with attorney Siegel.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
