Father's Rights Lawyers | Chicago Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. helps Lake County clients with their Father's Rights needs.
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Father's Rights Lawyers | Crystal Lake Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Contact Rhonda L. Rosenthal, P.C. for your Father's Rights needs in Illinois.
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Father's Rights Lawyers | Chicago Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Law Office of Kevin H. Saville, a local Father's Rights firm with years of experience helping clients in the Lake County, Illinois area.
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Father's Rights Lawyers | Wheaton Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Those confronted with Father's Rights issues can connect with Fawell & Fawell. This practice offers legal help to clients in the Lake County, Illinois area.
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Father's Rights Lawyers | Chicago Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Goldberg Law Group, a reputable Father's Rights firm in Illinois, serves the Lake County area.
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Father's Rights Lawyers | Chicago Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Father's Rights Lawyers | Chicago Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Father's Rights Lawyers | Chicago Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Father's Rights Lawyers | Downers Grove Office | Serving Lake County, IL
Lead Counsel independently verifies Father's Rights attorneys in Lake County by conferring with Illinois bar associations and conducting annual reviews to confirm that an attorney practices in their advertised practice areas and possesses a valid bar license for the appropriate jurisdictions.
Courts historically have awarded custody to mothers under normal circumstances; however, courts today more frequently award custody to fathers. Fathers, generally, have the same rights to their child as the mother. These include claiming paternity, objecting to third party adoptions, having a voice in making decisions, and maintaining a relationship with the child.
To get the best result in conflicts regarding a father’s rights, obtaining the services of a Lake County attorney practicing father’s rights law is imperative. In determining the rights of a father, such as for custody, courts use the standard of who will serve the child’s best interests.
In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.
Prepare for your consultation by writing down notes of your understanding of the case, jot down questions and concerns for the attorney, and gather your documents. Remember that you are trying to get a sense of whether the attorney has your trust and can help you address your legal issues. Questions should include how the attorney intends to resolve your issue, how many years he/she has been practicing law and specifically practicing in your area, as well as how many cases similar to yours the attorney has handled. It can also be helpful to broach the subject of fees so that you understand the likely cost and structure of your representation by a specific attorney and/or legal team.
Bill by the hour: Many attorneys bill by the hour. How much an attorney bills you per hour will vary based on a number of factors. For instance, an attorney’s hourly fee may fluctuate based on whether that hour is spent representing you in court or doing research on your case. Attorneys in one practice area may bill you more than attorneys in a different practice area.
Contingent fee: Some lawyers will accept payment via contingent fee. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the total monetary recovery if you win your lawsuit. In sum, the lawyer only gets paid if you win. Contingent fee agreements are limited to specific practice areas in civil law.
Flat fee: For “routine” legal work where the attorney generally knows the amount of time and resources necessary to complete the task, he/she may be willing to bill you a flat fee for services performed.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.