Divorce Discovery Document Deadline

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In Illinois, if a spouse does not submit required documents by the discovery deadline, a motion to compel can be filed. This may not delay the trial unless the court decides it is necessary. If retirement funds were spent during the divorce proceedings, the court can order repayment or adjust the division of assets. Discuss with your lawyer to ensure the trial date remains unchanged and explore compensation strategies.

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I wear trial starts August * with this filing it delay the trial
Filing a motion to compel or for sanctions might not automatically delay the trial. It depends on the court's decision and whether the lack of information significantly impacts the case. Your lawyer can request a trial date change if deemed necessary. Discuss the implications with your lawyer for a clearer understanding.
This has been going on for * */2 years and I want to keep the trial date where it is at
It's understandable that you want to keep the trial date unchanged. If the motion doesn't delay the trial, your lawyer will likely focus on ensuring the discovery is completed efficiently. It might help to discuss with your lawyer how to expedite the process without affecting your trial date. Is there anything specific you'd like to know about maintaining the trial date?
What if the reason he is not turning over the documents is because he spent the money during our divorce proceedings. What can the judge do if he spent all of his retirement?
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In Illinois, if your ex-husband spent the retirement funds during divorce proceedings, the court can:
- Order him to repay or compensate for the lost funds, affecting the division of marital assets.
- Impose sanctions for non-compliance with court orders.
- Adjust the division of remaining assets to account for the missing funds.
Your lawyer can guide you on possible compensation strategies.