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I have experienced sitting on the client side of the lawyer-client table, which provides me with a unique perspective on the emotions my clients go through. Handling divorce and child custody matters is always challenging for those involved. It's crucial to have a trustworthy lawyer during the toughest period of your life. At Reidy Law Office, we are committed to educating our clients about the relevant laws and how they apply to their particular situations. We then develop a tailored strategy for each client's case. Our mission is to assist individuals during tough times in their lives and to establish a foundation for a better future.
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- J.D.
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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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Speaking Engagements
- Helping People to Make Life Changing Decisions, MaxLaw Conference, St. Louis, MO
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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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. If you are representing yourself in divorce, how do you request a continuance? Or to reschedule court date?
- A: Any time you want to ask the Court to do something, you usually file a Motion. Here is a blog explaining motions and how you can use the forms available online to help you. https://reidylawoffice.com/what-is-a-motion/
- Q. my husband had another sexual relationship with another woman while we were separated and going through a divorce.
- A: First, I’m sorry to hear about this difficult situation. Dealing with an affair during a separation is incredibly hard, and I understand how challenging this must be for you.
In Illinois, fault-based grounds for divorce (such as adultery) are no longer recognized, so an affair doesn’t impact the division of assets or spousal support.
However, there is one potential exception to consider. If your spouse has spent significant marital funds on the other person—for example, on gifts, trips, or other expenses—you may be able to claim dissipation of marital assets. Dissipation occurs when one spouse uses marital funds for a purpose unrelated to the marriage, and it can potentially impact ... Read More
- Q. My 13 year old doesnt want to see her father. He wants to stop paying child support and sign his rights over. Can he?
- A: Not unless someone is willing to adopt the child. Parenting rights and responsibilities are not the same thing. He still has financial responsibilities to support the child even if he does not want to exercise his parenting rights to have parenting time with the child.
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