Andrew John Hawes

University of Wisconsin Law School

J.D.

2007 - 2010

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Moot Court Board Member and Coach, Semi-Finalist at Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, North America (Atlantic Regional), Spring 2009ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in Health Law

Activities: Center for Patient Partnerships Patient Advocate, Fall 2008

Northwestern University

B.A. | Political Science

2003 - 2007

Associate Attorney

George Pecherek & Associates, P.C.

2010 - Current

Family Law, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Estate Administration, Bankruptcy

Illinois

Since 2010

Wisconsin

Since 2010

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Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

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Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Foreclosure Defense

Q. If child support is "reserved" can it be modified retroactively?

September 22, 2011

A: Nope

Q. How do I revoke guardianship of a minor? My parents received this in 2006. I'm back & stable & want full custody back.

September 22, 2011

A: As far as I can tell from researching this issue, a minor can only end a guardianship when they attain the age of majority, or if you can convince one of your parents to file a petition and prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a material change in the circumstances of the minor or the parent has occurred since the entry of the order appointing the guardian warranting removal of the guardian. They would have to convince the court that it is in your best interest to remove that guardianship.

Q. CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT BY COUNSEL

September 22, 2011

A: Yes. If you are in agreement you can both just sign the certification and agreement by counsel. Then you go to the motion/scheduling clerk with this signed agreement to get a "prove-up" date, in which you both will need to go to court. At this time, the judge will ask you questions and then you can get divorced. I recommend you ask legal aid to put your agreement in writing so that you can present that to the court to enter on the date of your prove up.

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