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I reside in IL.  Was married in IL to husband #1 spring of 04.  I became pregnant within a few weeks after getting married.  

Found out husband #1 was stealing from me and cheating on me days after I found out I was pregnant.  He became abusive when confronted.  Asked him to move out.

Through agreement with husband #1 had marriage invalidated.  In order it states that "Petitioner is currently pregnant.  The issue of paternity of the child is reserved until after the child is born."

I have not heard from husband #1 since date order was filed Aug 04.  Child was born Feb 05.  I remarried, husband #2, July 05.  I don't know where husband #1 is.  

I called previous work place of husband #1 and was told he was no longer employed there.  I sent letter with "address change requested" to husband #1 last know address.  It was returned to me with no forwarding address information.

Illinois has a "voluntary acknowledgement of paternity" form that was sent to me with my child's birth certificate.  No father is listed on the birth certificate.

1.  Can husband #2 sign "Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity" and legally become child's father even though paternity was reserved when the marriage was invalidated?

2.  If not, what do I do next to allow husband #2 to adopt the child?

Thank you for your input.

I am considering getting married again.  My divorce order in Illinois reads "Respondent is awarded spousal maintenance in the amount of ____ each and every week continuing through the end of October 2008."  Of course, the amount is stated in the court document.  It does not list any condition for termination of support.  

1.  If I get married again is this obligation for support automatically terminated or will it continue until the end October 2008?

I have recently gone Pro Se and am unsure of how to proceed.  I found out my ex is employed much more than the last time support was adjusted.  Additionally, the small amount of support that is ordered to pay is behind many months.  

1.  Can I file one petition for show cause addressing the past due amount and file to modify the amount or do I need to file these seperately?

I have recently gone Pro Se and am unsure of how to proceed.  I found out my ex is employed much more than the last time support was adjusted.  Additionally, the small amount of support that is ordered to pay is behind many months.  

1.  Can I file one petition for show cause addressing the past due amount and file to modify the amount or do I need to file these seperately?