FAQ

The first step is to meet with a lawyer to discuss all of your options. Every situation is unique. Is it an agreed divorce or a contested divorce? Do you have children? Do you own or rent your home? Do you or your spouse have a retirement account? The answer to these questions will help determine which approach is best for your particular situation, and the attorneys at the Brave Law Center, P.C. have the experience to help anyone in any situation, no matter how unique.

In some cases, paying your traffic ticket is the fastest and easiest way to get back on the road, but not always. Paying your ticket could potentially suspend your license, and even if it doesn’t, additional tickets on your record, especially if you are a minor, could cause a future suspended license or an increase in insurance premiums. Our attorneys can help you determine the best way to proceed.

You need one of our attorneys to work with you on an action plan to facilitate either you moving with your child out of state, or fighting your ex in moving your child out of state. Your attorneys need to thoroughly prepare for trial, taking into consideration numerous factors, including the reasons for the move and the benefit to the child in staying verses moving. We can help modify parenting plans and child-related financial obligations by agreement, and if there can be no agreement, we can proceed to trial.

In some situations, yes, you may be able to have your driving privileges reinstated, but each situation is different and requires a different approach.  What caused your suspension?  How many years has it been since the suspension? Have you attended counseling if it was for a drug or alcohol-related problem?  Are you delinquent on your child support obligation?  The answers to these questions help us determine if you are a good candidate to set up a hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State seeking reinstatement.  Further, if you are not eligible for full reinstatement, there is a likelihood that you could seek a driving permit in the meantime. Our attorneys will work with you to fast track obtaining driving relief.

If both spouses are on the same page regarding ending the marriage, the attorneys at the Brave Law Center, P.C. frequently represent one spouse, with both parties jointly shaping the terms and signing off on the paperwork. 

Similar to a divorce, if both parents are on the same page regarding a fair parenting plan, the attorneys at the Brave Law Center, P.C. frequently represent one parent, with both parties jointly shaping the terms and signing off on the paperwork. 

Consult with an attorney to discuss your options before surrendering yourself to police. There may be steps that you can take to minimize the potential negatives to your situation that a lawyer can discuss with you.

It’s common to take people to court if they aren’t meeting their legally required support obligations. An attorney at the Brave Law Center, P.C. can file a lawsuit to demand the child support obligor be jailed if you are not paid the money owed to you.

You will need information about your assets and debts, and how you want to distribute your estate to your heirs. An attorney can discuss with you the different inheritance scenarios available in your particular circumstance.

Generally, yes. You still have other possessions and assets that can be distributed to your loved ones.  As part of your estate planning package, Brave Law Center, P.C. would also prepare a power of attorney for property and a power of attorney for health care to ensure that you are fully protected.