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Can My Spouse Get Full Custody Because They Filed Before Me?

By The Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C. | Posted on August 21, 2026

If your spouse files for divorce before you, it’s natural to feel worried, especially when children are involved. You might think being named as the respondent puts you at a disadvantage or that the court will favor the parent who filed first. That’s not how Illinois law works. Filing first does not give a… Read More »