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Q: How to proceed with a Chase credit card lawsuit in Illinois post-divorce?
I have been sued by Chase credit card in Illinois, with a court date set for September 23, 2026. I have not yet hired a lawyer. The documents I was served with include Chase's lawyer's contact information and a detailed breakdown of the amount they claim I owe, which I am aware of. I... View More 
Rebecca LaRocque
answered on Sep 16, 2026
answered on Sep 16, 2026
Do not miss the September 23, 2026 court date. Read the summons immediately: it will state whether you must file an Appearance and Answer before that date. If unsure, file them promptly or contact the circuit clerk.
Your divorce order dividing the debt does not usually prevent Chase from... View More
Q: Can I get a continuance for dismissal of a driving through barricade ticket in MN?
I received a ticket for Driving Through a Barricade in Cambridge, MN (Isanti County) on August 15th, 2026. I have had a spotless driving record for 15 years prior to this incident. On that day, I was following my GPS and was routed through a side street, which was closed due to an overflow of... View More
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Sep 15, 2026
answered on Sep 15, 2026
Outstate prosecutors don't generally offer continuances for dismissal. You aren't going to make things worse for yourself by asking for a continuance for dismissal, but I think it is unlikely. The other thing you should be aware of is that this charge is a almost certainly a petty... View More
Q: Can I get a continuance for dismissal of a driving through barricade ticket in MN?
I received a ticket for Driving Through a Barricade in Cambridge, MN (Isanti County) on August 15th, 2026. I have had a spotless driving record for 15 years prior to this incident. On that day, I was following my GPS and was routed through a side street, which was closed due to an overflow of... View More
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Sep 15, 2026
answered on Sep 15, 2026
Whether a defendant can achieve an outcome goal depends upon two interrelated things: 1) their willingness to show up, do the work, persevere, and contest the charge, including at trial and perhaps beyond (develop defenses, like the signage defense); and 2) the opponent's (prosecutor's)... View More
Q: Can I be sued for an accident in Florida with a gifted car?
I was involved in a car accident in Florida's Pasco County, likely at fault, and the other party's car was damaged. They filed a claim. The car I was driving is a gift from my daughter and is registered in my name. I have the required insurance as mandated by the state of Florida. Can I... View More
Jedediah Main
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answered on Sep 15, 2026
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answered on Sep 15, 2026
Yes, technically anyone at fault can be sued, but that is rarely how these end, and your daughter is very likely in the clear. Let me take those separately.
Your situation. You have insurance, so your carrier steps in. They investigate, negotiate, and pay property damage up to your limits,... View More
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Q: How to recover deductible after accident not at fault?
I was involved in an accident in Florida on June 19, 2026, where I was not at fault. I filed a claim with my insurance to get my truck fixed and paid a $500 deductible, with the understanding that it would be reimbursed once my insurance pursued the other driver's insurance. However, the other... View More
Jedediah Main
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answered on Sep 15, 2026
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A denial from the rental company's insurer usually does not mean what people think it means, and it is almost certainly not the end of this.
When someone rents a vehicle, there are several layers of coverage stacked up. The renter's own personal auto policy usually extends to a... View More
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