Brian W. Reidy

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.

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

J.D.

Owner

Reidy Law Office

2014 - Current

Attorney

LeVine, Wittenberg, Shugan & Schatz Ltd.

2012 - 2014

Assistant States Attorney

Cook County State's Attorney

2009 - 2012

Helping People to Make Life Changing Decisions, MaxLaw Conference, St. Louis, MO

October 2021

10 Best Client Satisfaction

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

CALI - Trial Advocacy

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

2008

Awarded to the top grade in the class

Illinois State Bar

Member

2009 - Current

Illinois

Since 2009

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Q. Per IL law: the marital home was purchased (no mortgage) with funds earned prior to the marriage.

November 6, 2024

A: With some exceptions, the general rule is anything acquired during the marriage is presumed to be marital property. There are some facts missing from your question that might help to better answer this. It sounds like non marital funds were used during the marriage to purchase the home. Without more information, this could be considered a gift to the marriage, making it marital property. If there were circumstances surrounding the purchase that made it clear, it was not a gift to the marriage, you could make the argument that it is non-marital property.

I would suggest meeting with an attorney so that you can review more of the facts and get a better answer. Some attorneys offer something called limited scope services where you could pay a smaller amount to have your questions reviewed in detail. Feel free to reach out to my office if you would like to discuss further in private. ... Read More

Q. If I filed for divorce but none of the paperwork was turned in. how long do i have to turn it in?

September 18, 2020

A: There are some things missing from this question. When you filed your case, you should have received a case number from the clerk of court. If you filed in December and have not taken action, you are probably going to have to refile the case.

Q. Can dad give custody back to mom without paying for a lawyer or going to court?

May 7, 2020

A: Parties can agree to modify parenting time without a court order. Parties cannot modify child support orders without a judge signing an order. If the goal is to modify parenting time, the parties can agree and they should put any agreement in writing.

If the child lived with mom, dad would likely owe child support.