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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Illinois on
Q: In Illinois, What affidavit do I use to confirm service of Posting 5 day pay or quit notice on the door of a tenant?

5 day notice to pay or quit was placed on tenants door after attempts to reach tenant. Tenant would not open the door. What is the affidavit that I fill out? I'm only seeing one option on the affidavit that fits posting on the door. However, that option states notice was placed on the door and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Family Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can an adult hire an attorney for someone else's minor child without the parent's consent?

Our minor(17) son is currently living with a different guardian. We found out that he took responsibility for a single car crash where one of his friends left the scene(presumably alcohol related). The friend's father hired an attorney for our son. Aside from the fact that I believe this means... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Dec 5, 2024

No one asks who hired the lawyer. Either the person has one or, if jail is a possibility, one is appointed. If you want to object I suppose you can go to court and do so, but I would think you should talk to your kid's lawyer first.

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: How can I file Motion to Dismiss Case on my son's behalf as a nonparty to criminal case?

I am a nonparty to a criminal state case, in which my son is the defendant, and the prosecutor has admitted to submitting fabricated evidence on record. What is the court, filing petition, and law to expediently dismiss this case immediately and bring my son home?

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: Temporary Workmen hired by Property Mgmt, tonight, after hours, impeded awaited (& needed) Outside Vendor deliveries.

Honest & thoughtful Outside Vendor will attempt a (next-day) redelivery of the many parcels blocked by the interfering 3rd party...

Can 911 be called... and/or

Can a police report filed...if the temporary workers again block delivery of the many legitimate parcels intended for paying residents?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Illinois on
Q: After filing a report for sexism from exec, the exec is now suddenly claiming they are misgendered, can I be sued?

I filed an internal complaint about a sexist interaction I had with a high-level executive. 6 months later, the executive is now suddenly claiming that they are misgendered in the complaint and that my complaint is causing a hostile work environment for them. The executive is now alluding to taking... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Husband cosigned a loan for daughter. She has cut off contact with us and is defaulting on her loan. Any recourse?

At time of cosign, the relationship was good. She chose to cut off contact and then stopped payment. We are getting hounded by creditors now. I'm near retirement and can't pay the $25,000 loan. Do we have any legal recourse?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 4, 2024

You can sue her for the payments.

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1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Illinois on
Q: gave tenant house and shed sits my land . moved shed to block my access had me trespased late rent can I terminate

He has more recently threatened ms and told me to not contact . He said he going to move a trailer and his mother onto my land without asking or permission

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answered on Dec 4, 2024

Hire a competent IL attorney to sue for possession only from all occupants now. Do not get in an argument with them or they will get you criminally charged and have leverage. Let your lawyer handle it and forget about collecting rent monies for awhile.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Municipal Law for Illinois on
Q: Officer makes false testimony under oath and later brings in evidence they withheld to the case.

Dash cam unsupported due to it being turned away to not record its proper position and falsely denied body cam being equipped as it should worn for proof as to it being kept from case by the officer.when there was not even a crime committed by the individual since the individual was clear to go... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: When creating a petition to rescind statuary summary suspension?

Are all 3 points of argument criteria and requirements? Or is only one point of argument to be chosen and focused upon? And then how far do I go into detail in solidifying my argument? I mean if the entire arrest was unlawful and the officer literally did everything imaginable wrong as far as... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2024

Although local practices can vary, in general, the petition itself is just a check the box exercise. Then you file a supporting legal memorandum as a separate document. In your case, it also sounds like you should also be filing a motion to suppress.

To be honest with you, the chances...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: How long can the police detain you without charging you Louisville kentucky?

Friend of mine fell asleep at a stoplight. He was detained by police and given a breathalyzer test. The results were negative. The jail attempted to do a blood draw but either couldn't do it for lack of qualified staff or some öther reason. My friend then asked for a blood test at his own... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Dec 2, 2024

This question should be posted for KY lawyers.................................................

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: my husband had another sexual relationship with another woman while we were separated and going through a divorce.

My husband is divorcing me and was having a sexual relationship with another woman while we had been separated for 2 months. He had been bringing her into our home and even going to see her while I was away. Our divorce isn’t finalized so is that still considered adultery? He is also in the Navy.

Brian W. Reidy
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answered on Dec 2, 2024

First, I’m sorry to hear about this difficult situation. Dealing with an affair during a separation is incredibly hard, and I understand how challenging this must be for you.

In Illinois, fault-based grounds for divorce (such as adultery) are no longer recognized, so an affair doesn’t...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: Can I apply for a green card and 2-year home requirement waiver at the same time without legal consequences?

If I apply for both the green card and the 2-year home residency requirement waiver (J1 visa) at the same time, would there be any legal consequences or complications? Additionally, for the waiver, could I apply based on both a non-objection statement and extreme hardship at the same time, or is it... View More

Syed Ali Hussain Lahooti
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answered on Dec 5, 2024

Technically, you can apply for both together. However, it is highly likely that USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) regarding the fulfillment of the two-year residency requirement. In response to this RFE, you will need to provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with or an exemption... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I had 2 cop cars pull me over I made left and soon as I look up both cars follow me a mile then light me up for ex tag

He gave 3 tickets he searched me then searched my whole car saying it's for inventory purposes the impounded it took my key and had me call for a ride

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Illinois on
Q: My information was leaked on the dark including my SSI number

Is there any legal recourse I can take since I had to lock my credit profile and will have to pay to have this information removed from the dark web and pay for monitoring my credit and identity for some time in the future

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Illinois on
Q: Can GC holder remain outside the U.S. for more than one year if I-131 reentry is filed but hasn't been approved?

My father received a green card through my sponsorship. He arrived in the U.S. but had to return to his home country for over a year to wrap up some important matters. He applied for an I-131 travel/re-entry permit in January 2024, provided his fingerprints, and left the U.S. in mid-February 2024.... View More

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answered on Dec 1, 2024

Your father should return to the U.S. before reaching the one-year mark abroad, even with a pending I-131 application. Staying outside the country for more than one year without an approved re-entry permit could result in USCIS considering the green card abandoned, regardless of the pending... View More

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