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I have sat on the other client side of the lawyer-client table, which gives me a unique insight to the emotions that my clients experience. Divorce and child custody matters are never easy on the people involved. It is important to have a lawyer that you can trust during the most difficult time in your life. At Reidy Law Office, we believe in teaching our clients the relevant law and how it relates to the client’s specific situation. Then, we create the specific strategy for the individual client’s case. Our mission is to help people through the difficult times in their lives, and to create a starting point for a better life going forward.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Family Law
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner
- Reidy Law Office
- - Current
- Attorney
- LeVine, Wittenberg, Shugan & Schatz Ltd.
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- Assistant States Attorney
- Cook County State's Attorney
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Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- J.D.
Awards
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- CALI - Trial Advocacy
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- Awarded to the top grade in the class
Professional Associations
- Illinois State Bar
- Member
- - Current
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- Website
- Reidy Law Office
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23 Questions Answered
- Q. How to press charges on a step parent who took a child without permission. My lawyer doesn't know how to
- A: "Pressing charges" usually refers to a criminal matter and that decision belongs to your County State's Attorney. Hard to tell what happened with the facts presented, but you may need to call the police if an unauthorized person took your child. If you have an attorney, please make sure that you are on the same page with him/her. If you are not satisfied, you can seek a second opinion of the case with a local attorney. Best of luck to you.
- Q. If my son's mother has been charged with a misdemeanor & her bf has also and has past charges can I get sole custody?
- A: It is possible. The judge will look at the whole picture before making such a big decision.
- Q. My daughter is getting a divorce. Her boyfriend gave my other daughter 5000 for a retainer for the lawyer.
- A: This is a bit confusing, but legal fees in a divorce can be awarded by the court. If one side has money for a lawyer, the other side should be entitled to get a lawyer. May be best to have your daughter speak with her attorney about this and be clear where the money came from. Her attorney should be in the best position to discuss realistic outcomes.
- Q. my husband was incarcerated for 7rs and I provided for him financially, would I be able to receive any type of repayment
- A: Not likely.
- Q. does spouse have to be served to complete a divorce?
- A: If you are speaking with him, do you know where he works or hangs out? If so, a process server with experience might be able to find him and serve him, which will save you the hassle of service by publication.
- Q. If Marital Agreement Is Signed By Wife Can She Change Terms on Day Of Court
- A: Yes. An agreement is not really "final" until the judge approves of the agreement and signs it. Even if the parties agree on "everything," the judge has the authority to not enter the agreement in rare cases. Without knowing more, it is hard to tell. You should each have separate lawyers. Not sure if you meant to say "our lawyer" but that was a big red flag to me. If you used the same lawyer, I suggest that you find a new lawyer and start over.
- Q. My husband and I have been married for 6 years. I make double the amount of money he does. Will I have to pay alimony?
- A: You may have to pay maintenance, but maintenance is not guaranteed. In order to give a better answer, an attorney would need more facts. I suggest that you look for some local attorneys and consult with a few. Some may offer no cost consultations and others charge. Find someone that works best for you.
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