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Is it the norm in cook county to charge traveling time?is $200 a hour travel time and $350 a hour court time reasonable?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

Depends on the skill of the lawyer. It could be reasonable yes.

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In Illinois, how are assets and property divided when a married couple divorces?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

All property acquired during the marriage is marital property subject to an equitable division. Equitable is not always 50/50 but it sometimes is....

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I have a very unusual case. I'm looking for a pro bono attorney. It is for a very complicated divorce.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

I agree with Judy. Nobody in their right mind is going to take a complicated case for free. I'm sorry but that is the honest truth. You should...

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I want to get a diovce. Or find out am i still marred

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

I am not sure what you are asking. If you need a divorce set up a consult with a family law attorney right away. Many offer free consults. Avvo...

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I have joint custody, but my x wife motioned for sole custody. The two years have not been up. Should I be worried?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should have a lawyer. This has to be taken seriously even if it was filed before the 2 year expiration date. Start interviewing some lawyers....

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Do I need to be re married to move my son and myself out of state?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

If you want to leave the state permanently with a minor child you need the other parent's consent or court approval. If the other parent will not...

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Illinois Law- My girlfriend moved in with me. Can the courts say that she is a source of income for child support purposes?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

This is actually an interesting issue. I have a case just like this. The argument to say her income should count is based on the rogers case. ...

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Can a person file for divorce without notifying the other party?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

You need a lawyer to handle this. Start searching on avvo. You have to be formally served with process for the court to start the divorce process...

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Does the biological father have a time frame where he can prove in court hes the father or can he do it whenever

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

You should hire a lawyer and file a paternity case if you want to set up his financial oblations. Start searching on avvo for a good lawyer.

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Custody of child, married 2 years with u.s citizen but I m still undocumented?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

I agree with Judy. You should start searching avvo and find a family lawyer you like right away. You can move for custody and to protect your...

Joseph Pierce O'Brien's Answers (2860)

Is it the norm in cook county to charge traveling time?is $200 a hour travel time and $350 a hour court time reasonable?

In Illinois, how are assets and property divided when a married couple divorces?

I have a very unusual case. I'm looking for a pro bono attorney. It is for a very complicated divorce.

I want to get a diovce. Or find out am i still marred

I have joint custody, but my x wife motioned for sole custody. The two years have not been up. Should I be worried?

Do I need to be re married to move my son and myself out of state?

Illinois Law- My girlfriend moved in with me. Can the courts say that she is a source of income for child support purposes?

Can a person file for divorce without notifying the other party?

Does the biological father have a time frame where he can prove in court hes the father or can he do it whenever

Custody of child, married 2 years with u.s citizen but I m still undocumented?