At O’Dekirk, Allred & Associates in Joliet, we help a number of clients through the basics of divorce in Illinois. If you are looking at the prospect of a divorce, the following overview will help you get an understanding of the process. Do You Need a Lawyer? First, it is important to understand that a…

At O’Dekirk, Allred, and Associates in Joliet, we have numerous clients who come to us for help in understanding Illinois law and prenuptial agreements. These days, it’s not that unusual for a couple who’s considering marriage to also contemplate whether or not a prenuptial agreement is right for them. The first step is seeing how…

O’Dekirk Allred and Associates in Joliet knows how important it is that you understand domestic violence and orders of protection in Illinois. If you are involved in a case involving these issues, we can help whether you’re facing a threatening situation or have an order of protection filed against you. During an initial consultation with…

You need to be able to drive, so if you want to know how to get your license reinstated after a DUI in Illinois, contact O’Dekirk, Allred and Associates in Joliet. Did you know in Illinois, if your driver’s license is revoked, there is no automatic reinstatement of your driving privileges? We understand the license…

Divorce and child custody are tough legal issues to go through for you and your family. Our attorneys at O’Dekirk, Allred and Associates in Joliet can discuss the important questions and answers about child custody law in Illinois and help you through the legal process. Here are some commonly asked questions about child custody. What…

It’s hard enough dealing with all the legal aspects of getting divorced, but determining child support can be confusing for most people. But just when you think you understand it, on July 1 the child support rules are going to change. If you need help understanding the effect of the new Illinois child support rules…

Laws change every year, including 27 new laws for Illinois in 2017. That’s why our attorneys at O’Dekirk, Allred and Associates in Joliet stay on top of those changes, whether it involves criminal charges, divorce, child support, custody, personal injury, residential real estate, driver’s license reinstatement, or anything in between. Our firm is committed to…

If you are getting a divorce and you have children, you need to understand the Illinois family law parenting plan basics because it will lay out who will make decisions about your children. Our attorneys at O’Dekirk, Allred and Associates in Joliet can help you through this process, protecting your rights and helping you fight…

More than 15,000 children over the last ten years have found loving homes across our state. Is your family interested in adopting? If so, it’s important to learn the adoption basics in Illinois from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Whether you’re single or married, gay or straight, a step-parent, a surrogate, an…

Divorce Maintenance (Alimony) Calculations in Illinois In 2015, the divorce maintenance (alimony) calculations in Illinois were changed. Our attorneys at O’Dekirk, Allred and Associates in Joliet can help you figure out how these changes (amendments to Sections 504 and 505), regarding the amount and duration of maintenance, will affect your divorce. Maintenance Calculations Then &…