Joseph Pierce O'Brien

Joseph Pierce O'Brien's Answers (2860)

Wheaton, IL

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals

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Should i seek custody of my daughter if the mom and i broke up and shes going to jail for a couple months? we get along ok

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

What you should do is go talk to a lawyer first.

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Can you keep bank accounts as separate property with a prenuptial agreement?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Yes you can do that. The language of the premarital agreement would control. I would recommend hiring a lawyer to help you draft this.

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Can my ex stop me from moving to a new state?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

You should retain an attorney, and your ex is objecting to the move you will need to file a petition for removal (if you desire to move out of...

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My husband abandoned me and my two small children who he has never met, I can't find him, how can I get divorced?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

I would also recommend hiring a lawyer. If we can't find him then we can try publication or an alternative method if we have some idea of where he...

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I am divorcing. The bank acct is in my name only. Can my ex be awarded half of what is in the bank? His name was never on it.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

I would recommend hiring an attorney. I need more information to answer your questions. Did you open the account prior to the marriage? Did you...

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Do i need a lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Yes you need to see a lawyer to get this straightened out.

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What happens if i title my pre-martial home in my wife's name?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

The law is very complicated and gray in this area. there is a lot of case law on it. I would suggest retaining a lawyer. The law generally...

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Modification of parenting plan?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

Are you talking about visitation or modifying financial issues? To modify the financial agreement you would need to show a substantial change in...

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Shared expenses of a child.

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

Is this joint custody? Is there a joint parenting agreement? I need more info.

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What rights do grandparents have if they grand kids are my step daughters children?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

I would recommend hiring a lawyer. It is very difficult to obtain grandparent visitation in Illinois. This would be very difficult for you to...

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