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Abandonment and Divorce in Illinois - Russell D. Knight
From the Law Office of Russell D. Knight - Abandonment and Divorce in Illinois explores what happens when one spouse leaves, disappears, stops communicating, or refuses to participate in the divorce process. This episode explains why abandonment is no longer a separate ground for divorce in Illinois, how irreconcilable differences now apply, and why the practical issues of service, personal jurisdiction, and in rem jurisdiction can still shape the outcome of a case.
The discussion walks through how an abandoned spouse may move forward when the other spouse can or cannot be found. With…
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