Joseph Pierce O'Brien

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Wheaton, IL

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals

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Supervised visitation

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

Totally depends on what the court order says. You may want to bring it in to a lawyer's office for a review or consult.

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X-wife teen son from prior marriage, smoking marijuana in home regularly. Daughter 8, left home alone w/ him often. WHAT to do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

Gather your papers and go talk to a lawyer for a consult. This is the best way to move forward. You may want to move to modify visitation and...

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I have 3 children ages 15, 13 and 9. I want to move out of state.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

You have to file a removal petition. Yes you need a lawyer, absolutely.

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What can I do to keep my son safe after my ex says he was in a hospital for a week due to major depression?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

I agree with Gary regarding the standard on visitation. I also agree that you need a very good lawyer to help protect your son. You should start...

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Can I get the courts to make my ex pay half of private school for our children. Or ar least half of fees and extra curricular?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 07, 2015

Depends upon what is stated in the judgment for dissolution. If the ex doesn't have an obligation to pay in the judgment you will have to petition...

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Can I take my daughter's father to court to help pay for her college tuition? She is a full time student and she needs help.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 06, 2015

Yes you need to file a petition for college contribution. 750 ILCS 5/513 allows for you to petition for this. I would recommend using a lawyer to...

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Does my husband have say to where I can live during a divorce?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 06, 2015

You can live where you want, but you can't leave the state with a minor child unless you have dad's permission or approval from the court. It...

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Child support if i am abroad , unmarried parents

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 06, 2015

Hire a lawyer in Illinois and file a motion to establish paternity and to set child support. Many lawyers offer free consults and will do consults...

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Should I file for child support already?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 06, 2015

I agree that this is a dicey situation and there is not a clear cut answer. You could certainly file a paternity case now and move to establish...

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How much alimony or maintenance do i pay to my cheating spouse?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Then you need to prove he makes more than what he is showing on paper. Hire a lawyer and go after him!

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