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She gained guardinship when i was 14. She abused my mother when i was younger and forced her to leave my life. My grandmother saw me as a second chance baby. No one would believe me when i spoke of the abuse due to her being a former teacher in my area.
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this. Reaching out for help is a brave and important first step.
Consider contacting local authorities or a trusted adult who can assist you in gaining access to your documents and ensuring your safety. Legal aid organizations can help you... View More 
We just got mailed a notice to appear where the city is trying to get a judgement against us for a code violation from months ago. Aside from the questions about why it took months after we left things at there was a complaint and they would contact us if they still thought there was an issue after... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
When a Notice to Appear is sent only by First Class mail, its validity depends on local laws and regulations. Some jurisdictions require that such notices be sent via certified mail or personally delivered to ensure receipt. If the city did not follow the mandated method of service, the notice... View More
i took out a loan from my personal 401k to help me get back on my feet, my father held on to the money for safe keeping and is now refusing to give it back to me.
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to address the issue calmly and thoughtfully to resolve it effectively.
Start by having a clear and honest conversation with your father about the loan and your need to have the funds returned. Present... View More
I have been told by my boss to do it
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answered on Sep 19, 2024
Carrying a concealed pistol on private property without a license depends on the laws of your state. In some states, property owners or managers may carry firearms on their property without a permit, but this is not universal. You need to research your state's specific gun laws to determine if... View More
Intact services have been very unhelpful and I've been threatened and harassed a this point. I also believe they withheld part of our case from us.. there's something really odd going on.
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
If the DCFS case against you was deemed unfounded, you generally should not be required to continue with Intact Family Services. However, it’s important to review the details of your case and any agreements you may have signed with the agency. Sometimes, these services are offered as voluntary,... View More
My insurance paid out and GAP denied me because I did a couple of Instacart deliveries. It wasn’t a moving violation. The car was parked at my nieces house in the driveway. Can I appeal the case because I am stuck with the remaining bal of over 8000 dollars. I’ve also checked if the landlord... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
You may have grounds to appeal the GAP insurance denial, especially if you can argue that the car was not being used for commercial purposes at the time of the incident. Even though you used the car for Instacart deliveries, if the damage occurred while it was parked and not in use for deliveries,... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
Yes, it may be possible to remove the information from web search. There are a few different ways to do this:
- Contact the website owner and ask them to remove the information.
- Use a removal service that specializes in removing negative information from the web.
- File a... View More
Lawyer doesn't want to allow information to be disclosed with the person I asked to explain all my legal information to me in terms I can comprehend. Without said person breaking it down for me, I don't understand anything about my case due to my mental disabilities/ retardation.
answered on May 7, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. A power of attorney might be a possible solution to look into - someone designated to act on your behalf with your written consent. This can be subject to Illinois law and state rules of professional conduct -... View More
I have informed her to stop contacting me multiple times to stop contacted her employer since this was done during work hours and they seem to not care. Is there anything that can be done? This is in Illinois. These messages are being sent to me during work hours.
answered on Feb 18, 2023
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act permits the court to issue an order of protection that can prohibit harassers from harassing victims. You could file one and appear in domestic violence court.
Rock lights are lights that go up in the wheel well of the vehicle. They can be illuminated at night to light up the tires and part of the road underneath the vehicle.
answered on Nov 15, 2021
It depends.
If such vehicle modification potentially distracts other motorists on the state roadways, or creates any road safety issue by blinding others, or interfering with others' driving that vehicle modification may constitute an improper installation due to its impact on road safety.
of my body and I cannot perform theduties of the jobs that are required. Can I file a disability claim or something else that can bring income tomyself
answered on Oct 8, 2021
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could repost and add Social Security as a category. There's no guarantee that all questions are ultimately picked up, but you would have better chances of a disability attorney seeing your post under... View More
I'm around 18-20 so I cant do concealed carry and I want something for safety in my car. I can get p.spray but I'd rather that a last resort if none of this works out, but also if I cant use the collapsible are there similar alternatives
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You are not permitted to possess a collapsable baton per Illinois States as follows:
Sec. 24-1. Unlawful use of weapons.
(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:
(2) Carries or possesses with intent to use unlawfully against another, a... View More
They have no hot water they have not had hot water since February 3. The water they have to drink is not drinkable. They’ve currently been a lockdown for the past couple days. So now you have inmates that are not taking showers because they are already cold and they would rather smell bad then to... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2020
An Illinois attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In most jurisdictions, it's up to the judgment of the officer at the scene. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
From what I've heard, most lawyers major in something kind of related to law and then minor in pre-law. Right now, I want to major in Historybeith a minor in pre-law. If there is a pre-law major program I would love that. Question 1: What prerequisites are there to studying pre-law or History?... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2020
In almost all colleges and universities, pre-law is not a major nor is it a minor. Some schools offer what is called a "concentration" in pre-law, but you would still need to choose a major. You are not required to have a minor in most schools. Some schools have scholar's programs in... View More
I am soon to be starting my junior year in high school and am interested in going into the law profession. I probably won't be able to get all thhn language credits through my high school due to scheduling. Can I earn these credits in a college course then enroll? Do I need to be in high... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
Congratulations on determining your interests for college and beyond. Many high school students find this difficult. Pre-law programs vary for each college. Language requirements are usually only suggested, and not required. Pre-law is not typically a major of study. Many pre-law students in... View More
Things not looking good for me. Seems that I'm going to be homeless but not sure any shelters will be open. I've heard people under 40 go to nursing homes
Family wont help me out.
answered on Jul 21, 2020
It's impossible to say without knowing the details of your situation. Nursing homes generally charge people to stay there. It is better to get an apartment or section 8 housing if you can. Call the Chicago Homelessness Prevention Call Center at 311 for advice regarding your situation.
Likely considered homeless as I just live with my older relative over the years. Have no options really except maybe stay in my car as a distant relative pushed on me.
answered on Jul 20, 2020
A mental health clinic is not a place for free housing. It's a place for people who have serious mental defects that need to be institutionalized so as not to harm themselves or others. Telling the police that you are homeless won't get you sent to one. Why involve the police in this?... View More
My legal name on my birth certificate is different from the name I’ve been using my whole life. My legal information, like SS# drivers license number and schooling is in the name I use not my legal name. I want to travel outside of the US and need a passport that now I am not able to option.
answered on Mar 6, 2020
This is not a law firm (you ask if this is something the firm does). It's only a question and answer board. You could contact attorneys, through this site, or on your own. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 19, 2019
If you received the subpoena and a check for witness fees and mileage, you must go. If there no check was enclosed with the subpoena, you must either go or have an attorney appear on your behalf to ask that the subpoena be quashed for failure to pay the witness fee.
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