- Divorce
- Child SupportA divorce or “dissolution of marriage” in the State of Illinois case is not unlike any other lawsuit. The process begins with one party filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which is generally served on the other party through a variety of means. After the other party is served, the other party has a certain number of days to file an answer or they can be defaulted. Ultimately, if grounds are proven, and through either agreement or a judge deciding issues, such as custody, child support, visitation, and property division, a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage is entered with the court and the divorce is generally final.
- Child Custody and VisitationCustody and visitation disputes are stressful. When facing a life-altering situation, such as a Peoria divorce, a custody battle or seeking visitation with your child, you need an experienced team that knows you, knows the law, and is willing to fight for your rights. We don’t judge you, but represent you zealously as well as who’s important to you. Our legal team of staff and attorney Joseph M. Borsberry will work with you to develop a plan for success and execute quickly. If necessary, we will be ready to go to court to battle for you. The team of Joseph M. Borsberry and his staff have decades of experience helping people like you. Please call us today at 309-637-9000.
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Legal SeparationThe term “separation” is often confused. If married parties are not living together and are living separate, this does not constitute a legal separation. Further, if parties are going through a divorce, they are not required to live separately during the process, although in some situations it can be extremely stressful on the family. A legal separation is a court order providing for the reasonable support and maintenance of one party while they live apart. There are situations where a legal separation is preferable to a divorce.
- AnnulmentA divorce dissolves a marital relationship between a husband and wife. An annulment or declaration of invalidity of marriage is a legal determination that the marriage was never legally effectuated and in theory never happened. It should not be confused with an annulment granted by a church, which has no legal enforcement. To legally annul a marriage one of the following must be proven by a court of competent jurisdiction: (1) that one of the parties lacked consent to the marriage at the time because of either mental incapacity, drugs or other incapacitating substances; (2) that a party was induced to enter into the marriage by force or duress, or by fraud involving the essentials of the marriage; (3) that a party lacks the physical capacity to consummate the marriage and the other party did not know of that incapacity at the time of the marriage; (4) that a party was age 16 or 17 and did not have proper consent or judicial approval; and (5) that the marriage was a prohibited marriage. Annulments are rare in Illinois and a spouse does not have a right to an annulment if the requirements are not met. In certain situations an annulment may not be preferable over a divorce.
- Child AbuseDealing with Department of Children and Family Services can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. DCFS cases and juvenile cases are complex due to the many parties involved, from caseworkers and investigators to supervisors, attorneys, and judges. In addition, police officers, prosecutors, judges, foster parents, and other parents or relatives are also involved. If accusations of child abuse are involved, there could be several different courtrooms dealing with the case. And each one may have its own rules and standards. Having a qualified, experienced attorney on your side when it comes to DCFS Peoria IL can trust is imperative.
- Criminal DefenseCriminal law is one of our specialties here at Borsberry Law Offices PC. We boast a team of highly skilled criminal defense attorneys who bring many years of experience to the table. You can always feel comfortable calling us for a consultation. We can let you know the next steps. You need someone on your side when faced with a criminal charge in and around Peoria. It’s important to remember that perceptions of guilt or innocence are made quickly by the police. Don’t find yourself on the wrong side of this equation. It’s best to stay quiet until you can speak to a lawyer at Borsberry. Upon reviewing your case, we will advise you on the next course of action. Thus, it’s time to hire the best criminal lawyer in Peoria IL: Borsberry Law.
- DUI/DWIDUI Defense – Another, more serious traffic crime are DUIs. DUIs include drinking and driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. However, there is sometimes a chance to overturn DUI offenses if an arresting officer mishandles your case or sobriety can be proven.
- Traffic ViolationsTraffic Violations – More frequent than other crimes, traffic crimes cover a broad range of incidents. A traffic crime can be as simple as a parking or speeding ticket. Although, the severity of the crime increases due to previous record and the recklessness of the driver.
- Sex CrimesDomestic Crimes – Psychological, physical or sexual abuse that one directs towards spouses, partners or children in your household are domestic crimes. Often, someone accused of a domestic crime will also receive charges for crimes like assault, battery, rape, etc.
- FraudIn college, Joseph M. Borsberry was privileged to work for Justice James A. Knecht of the Fourth District Appellate Court as a junior law clerk, where he briefed the Court and drafted appellate court opinions. He also interned for the Consumer Fraud Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s field office in Peoria as a paralegal litigation intern. While at the DePaul University College of Law he edited two books on criminal law and procedure for Professor John F. Decker. As a Rule 711 law student extern, he tried cases for the Cook County Public Defender’s Office at 26th and California in Chicago, Illinois.
- RobberyGun Crime s – Possessing or shooting firearms without the proper registrations or permits are issues that fall under gun crimes. However, more serious gun crimes often coincide with other violent crimes, such as robbery or homicide.
- BurglaryTheft – The taking of someone else’s property without their consent and with the intention of depriving them of it permanently is theft. Basic theft is known as larceny, but other crimes include robbery, burglary, shoplifting and auto theft.
- Theft
- Drug CrimesDrug Crimes – The possession, sale and usage of illegal substances are drug crimes. The severity of these crimes varies based on the amount of a drug, the level of harmfulness, what the intentions were for the drug and any previous drug-related crimes on your record.
- Assault
- MurderOne cannot simply obtain a divorce because they want one, but the evidence required for grounds is substantially less now. Previously, the most commonly used grounds for divorce was extreme and repeated mental cruelty. Other grounds included impotency, bigamy, adultery, desertion, habitual drunkenness, addictive drug usage, attempted murder of the spouse, physical cruelty, felony conviction, or the fact that the spouse infected the other with a sexually transmitted disease as a basis for the grounds for divorce. Now there is only one basis for grounds — there must be an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. If the parties have lived separate and apart for 6 months there is a presumption the marriage is in irretrievably broken down.
- Juvenile CrimesDon’t talk to anyone about anything until you secure legal representation from Borsberry Law Offices. What you say and do now will impact you and your children for years to come or even forever. We know all aspects of juvenile law inside and out. Trust us to give you top-notch consultation and representation when it comes to
- Homicide
- ArsonViolent Crimes – Some of the most severe criminal offenses are violent crimes. Some violent crimes fall into other categories, like robbery or rape. Other examples of violent crimes include assault, battery, manslaughter, murder, arson and kidnapping.
- Shoplifting
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- ProstitutionSex Crimes – Offenses involving illegal or coerced sexual conduct against an individual are considered sex crimes. Crimes of this nature include rape, child molestation, lewd conduct, prostitution and others.