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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Will I be forced to move if I agreed in court?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

You have to file a motion to modify and allege all the reasons for the modification. You should consult with an attorney to represent you on this.

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What are my options at this moment about custody or visitation?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

File a Petition ASAP to contest the move! Time is of the essence.

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I wanted to know what services I should request from Avvo?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 29, 2016

You should retain a lawyer to review the documents and make sure that you are not getting a raw deal. You can search avvo for a lawyer.

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What are the chances judge will order joint custody when neither one of us has filed for it?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

Joint decision making is still possible if the judge determines it is in the best interest of your children. However, given your description that...

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What is the worst that can happen to me? How can a lawyer help in my case vs trying to settle issues without one?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

That depends on your spouse's income too. There is a formula for maintenance and child support in Illinois. Maintenance is 30% of payer's gross...

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Do I still have to notify him of moving out of state even though we were never married?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

Yes you do. And if he objects you have to file a motion. For that you should definitely hire a lawyer.

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I have to go to court in early April. What is my next step? Will I have to pay support?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

There are a lot of issues here. If he is behind on support you need to file a petition for contempt. You may want to consider hiring an attorney...

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What are the steps for husband adopting non-biological child?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

I agree in that the best first step is hiring an attorney. Adoptions are not easy things to do without an attorney. "Jim" would file an adoption...

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recvd ownership of the property in my divorce, can I force my ex husband to move if its been 60 days or more by changing locks

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

I would have to see the divorce paperwork to answer this question. Does it address the timing of when he has to move?

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Child support expenses

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

A lawyer may not help, a good lawyer will help. Start interviewing some lawyers and avvo is a good place to start your search. It would be best...

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