Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Divorce because of adultery

I have had an affair with a woman

for almost the same amount of time i

was married to my wife 5 years ,we

have now been seperated 3 years

making it a total of 8 yrs she was

emotionally and mentally abusive i

was obese at the time and only

married her because I got her

pregnant, well she knew about my

girlfriend the whole time and even

agreed to excepting it as long as i

didnt leave her i have proof she sent

letters to me and my future wife

stating that on several occassions. I

am trying to get a divorce so that I

can marry my girlfriend the same

one I have been with and now have

a child by. How strong will the

adultery weigh in on this that will be

her main argument.


Asked on 12/28/07, 3:54 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Re: Divorce because of adultery

You can still get a divorce.

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Answered on 12/29/07, 5:40 pm
Amil Alkass LAVELLE LAW, LTD

Re: Divorce because of adultery

Illinois is a no-fault State meaning that the reason the marriage broke down does not come into play when determining custody and division of marital assets.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 4:01 pm
Amil Alkass LAVELLE LAW, LTD

Re: Divorce because of adultery

Illinois is a no-fault State meaning that the reason the marriage broke down does not come into play when determining custody and division of marital assets.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 4:01 pm
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Divorce because of adultery

Well, it is completely ignored. In Illinois you don't need a "fault" reason like adultery. As to custody/visitation, it really only matters if there are unusual/risky behavior that could hurt the child.

In other words, don't let the adultery issue bother you.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 6:36 pm


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