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I live in Missouri and she lives in Illinois
answered on Mar 12, 2020
Assuming your custody or parenting order was issued by an Illinois court, you need the court's permission for your child to move out of state. It is more complex an issue than it seems -- don't try to do this without a lawyer who knows what to do and knows the evidence that's necessary.
Employee has been employed for 3 months and this was never disclosed as a condition of employment. No contract/agreement is in place agreeing to reimburse employer for hiring expenses.
Our child would like to change parental time but know it will upset the other parent.
Can I petition the court for a change on behalf of the child or would I be petitioning as the parent with cause?
If I am able to file a motion for change, what documentation can I provide to the... View More 
answered on Mar 9, 2020
You are the one who would file a motion or petition, not your child. The documentation you need is going to vary depending on the reasons the modification of parenting time is sought.
She lives with her mom. He mom doesnt want us together. Can her mom keep the baby from me. Since my girlfriend will be a parent does that make her an adult?
answered on Mar 7, 2020
You've got a problem. The age of consent (when your girlfriend can agree to have sex) is 17 in Illinois. If you're 20, it appears you've committed statutory rape. Your girlfriend doesn't become an adult just because she has a baby. I'd say it's up to a court as to... View More
I worked for a restaurant chain since 2013. I was hired for 1 hourly position at a specific rate, then cross-trained & given promotions w/raises over the years. I've had issues for years with my time clocks being manually edited by different mgers, i was paid incorrect rates than what i... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Ms. Dyer's advice is correct. I would add that you should bring all the documents you can find which back you up.
I have 2 children that my mother has guardianship of and the guardianship was filed in Indiana so I petitioned the court to terminate the guardianship. In return my mother goes and gets an attorney in Illinois and filed for adoption of my 2 children. I have not been notified of the adoption in... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
You should immediately hire an attorney in the county where the adoption case has been filed. Bring all the paperwork related to the Indiana guardianship with you to the first appointment with the attorney. Explain what's happening and he or she should take it from there.
Hello, I live in Illinois and want to change my name for personal reasons. I'm currently 17 years old but I turn 18 in April. I know that the name change process takes some time so I wanted to know if it was possible to START the process right now (file a name change notice in the newspaper... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
If you're going to do it on your own you've got to wait until you're 18 years old to file. If a parent or guardian is willing to sign documents for you, you can begin now.
I signed my rights away when my daughter was being fostered by my cousin. I had a drinking problem but I’ve been sober for a while now. Can I get my rights back?
answered on Mar 2, 2020
There is no way to answer this without reviewing the paper you signed at the time.
answered on Mar 2, 2020
If it is a subscription to the Bulletin, the law firm should pay. If it is a legal notice pertaining to a client's case, typically the law firm pays and is reimbursed by the client.
(a) states the court may aware sums of money out of the property and income.... for education expenses. Would an inheritance be used as a determining factor in what is available to pay for a non-minor child's higher education?
Would the court normally order a financial discover be... View More
The judge and told me that already been sold and I tried to contest the shell but he didn't care
answered on Feb 19, 2020
It isn't clear what your question is. I suggest you make an appointment with a lawyer so her or she can figure out your question and what to do about it.
My daughter’s employer does not pay her on time and does not pay her the full amount that she is owed. This has been going on for months.
answered on Feb 18, 2020
Your daughter should file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor. This can be done on their website.
I currently work for a major health insurance company in their preventative onsite solutions group. We are contracted by companies and work onsite with their employees. I have been with the company for nearly 9 years and a high performer. My current site is downsizing and I need to move to another... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
I don't mean this to sound flippant, but you need to look for another job. It is not illegal for your employer to hire someone from outside the company on the recommendation of a client. Your fellow employee who told you it creates a co-employment situation is wrong. Even if they were right,... View More
Is this attorney blowing me off?
I was referred by email from considertheconsumer.com website last year to a Florida class action attorney regarding a robo- text I received repeatedly. The attorney was responsive from December 2019 to early February 2020.
I already signed a retainer... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2020
Is the lawyer blowing you off? Probably not. Your case is called a class action because it involves hundreds, maybe even thousands of people. It isn't realistic to expect the attorney to respond immediately to every contact he gets from every one of them. Furthermore, you wrote he was... View More
Who has the legal ruling decision wen my mom and dad share a home that m dad owned before they married and my mom doesn't want me there but my dad said I'm allowed to be there. Legally can I be there?
Do I still owe for the whole month? I've lived at the rental property for 4 years and the last year, the landlord did not send a lease.
answered on Feb 7, 2020
You probably owe for the whole month, but it's impossible to be sure without reviewing the terms of the last written lease you had with the landlord.
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Yes. You need to talk to an Illinois attorney about filing what is called a partition action.
I got divorced in September of 2019 there was no previous court order that required my ex to true up for his secondary employment. I was told by my attorney that he only has to true up from the date of the divorce until the end of the year. Nothing about retro pay is mentioned in our MSA. MSA only... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2020
Rather than being pro-rated it is likely to be based on income earned from the date of the divorce through December 31. Your best bet is to ask the lawyer who represented you in your case, since he or she will be familiar with the terms of your MSA and their interpretation.
I have 11 weeks of sick leave and some personal and vacation days that I could use on Family Medical Leave. I intend to go back to work once I'm better. I've been off for 2 weeks and expect to go back in 2-3 weeks; long before I run out of sick days. I'm concerned that my employer... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2020
That's a great question, but I doubt anyone can give you solid advice without sitting down and talking to you to get more information. Schedule an appointment with a competent workers' compensation lawyer. There's typically no charge for an initial appointment on workers'... View More
Boyfriend kicked her out thanksgiving night at 11:30 pm and has been living with his dad (and dad's girlfriend) since. She is basically homeless out there. No family, few friends, did not finish college on his promises to marry and start a family.
answered on Jan 31, 2020
She can file for a determination of paternity, custody and child support wherever she and the child are living. She should do this ASAP, since until a court determines custody and visitation (now called parenting time in Illinois) she and the child's father have exactly the same rights to the... View More
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