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answered on Dec 4, 2018
It depends. Temporary total disability (TTD) will be paid directly to you by the insurance company unless your employer is self-insured, in which case the employer may pay you directly. Medical benefits are typically paid directly to the medical provider. Permanent partial disability (PPD) and... View More 
I asked for separation in Nov of 2017 and filed for divorce in June of 2018. My husband bought a 2017 vehicle costing about $30,000 Nov of 2018. How does this new purchase factor into the division of assets and debt? Will this new debt be included?
answered on Dec 3, 2018
The vehicle will be included as an asset, the debt will be included as a liability. Typically the spouse who ends up with an asset also ends up with any debt secured by the asset.
The mother says she will call the police if she doesn’t show up
answered on Nov 30, 2018
If there's a court order saying mom should have the daughter this weekend, then the daughter is expected to go. Such a court order can be disobeyed under only the most extreme circumstances -- such as someone who is obviously intoxicated showing up to drive your granddaughter to her mom's.
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Any action changing parenting time (formerly called custody and visitation) must be taken by a court. If your question is whether you are likely to win if you try to terminate your ex's rights to see the children, the answer depends on too many factors to list here. You need to know that... View More
I work for a school inside a larger university. That school pays my salary. My boss just informed me and 2 other co-workers that we are being moved to another unit inside the university but we will still be employees of the school we work for now. The deal he has set up with this other unit is any... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
You may have misunderstood, but it's worth asking him or her to be sure. Here's what I think the boss was trying to tell you:
School A (present employer) is "loaning" you to Unit B. School A will pay you for all the work you do at Unit B, HOWEVER if you do work at Unit B... View More
My seven yr olds father lives in Iowa and has for almost two years. His Wife and step kids live here in IL. His Wife is pushing him to get 50/50 custody. Altho I don't have a problem with his wife, I still don't feel comfortable sharing my son 50/50 when my son won't even be going... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2018
Due to recent changes in state law, you and your ex-husband will be expected to propose how much parenting time each of you gets and when it will be (Illinois has done away with the terms "custody" and "visitation"). It will be important for you to emphasize that the term... View More
I am in an obstructionist and contentious divorce which involves a 13-month-old. This child has been unlawfully withheld from me by the petitioner for the better part of this >7-months process. After 2 lawyers, I've still accomplished nothing - the 1st lawyer nearly refused my repeated... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2018
If no one has filed a petition to determine the allocation of parenting time (formerly called custody and visitation) the judge is unlikely to enter an order. If your second attorney was retained just to change venue and is effectively out of the case now, you need another lawyer ASAP.
I work part time as accounting clerk. Recently they hired someone to enter cash receipts, a job that was previously a part time position. Now this person doesn't have enough work to do so I've been asked to train her to do my job as "back up in case I want to take time off". I... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2018
You can refuse to train the person, but the employer can fire you for refusing to do it.
answered on Nov 23, 2018
It requires a court order to do so. They are rarely granted.
I can't reach him, and my family court date is approaching quickly. Can I sue for legal malpractice?
answered on Nov 16, 2018
Your best bet is to hire a different lawyer to take over the case immediately. You don't mention that your present lawyer's conduct has caused any damage to you, so at this point you have nothing to gain by suing him for malpractice.
answered on Nov 15, 2018
Probably. Many landlord's delegate the authority to sign a lease to the person managing their property.
I was engaged in a contract for deed and decided that we wanted to renovate. Before having the property paid the seller signed over the deed so we could get a loan on the property. While trying to get a loan we realized that the house would probably be condemned if inspected. Not knowing it before... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2018
What does your contract for deed say about your right to have the property inspected? Normally the seller doesn't have an obligation to have the property inspected. Instead, because it is important to the buyer, a buyer typically requires that the contract for deed allows them to have the... View More
Last day is 1/7/19. I am not to report to the office again. I currently have 100hrs of accrued PTO that I am unable to use given that I don’t report back. PTO does not roll over. Employer states doesn’t have to pay me out since it will be “lost” on 1/1/19. Is this accurate? I have no... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2018
If you're not reporting back, I'm not sure how your "last day is 1/7/19." It sounds like you've already been separated from your employment. I am answering this question on the premise that you PTO is equivalent to vacation and could be used as such. Section 5 of the... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2018
During a quick review of the law and cases interpreting the law I didn't find an answer to your question. I have to
suggest you're asking the wrong question, however. You're obviously concerned that officiating yourself might jeopardize the ceremony's legitimacy and thus... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2018
That depends entirely on how fast your lawyer gets the paperwork done and how fast your local court system operates. It shouldn't be more than a matter of months unless a problem comes up.
Child living with custodian parent and commute for college. Asking for College contribution petition not filed yet.without seeing financial affidavit judge already order that child support contributions will considered towards father's college contribution. Is it fair ? What can be next step ?
answered on Nov 10, 2018
Short answer: No. Emancipation in Illinois occurs on a person's 18th birthday. It can only occur earlier if a judge grants a petition to emancipate a minor.
answered on Nov 7, 2018
There is no way to respond to your question without a great deal more information. Therefor, the only answer I can give is to make an appointment with a lawyer. He or she will ask you questions and gather the information needed to give you advice. Gather up all the paperwork you have on your case... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2018
Your question is so vague that I doubt anyone can answer it. The best advice I can offer is that you should make an appointment with an experienced real estate lawyer to explain your situation. Bring every single relevant document and photo you have to the first appointment with the lawyer so he or... View More
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