Hi, do you have any employment contract or agreement that you signed? Sometimes employers have non-compete provisions in those agreements that would subject you to litigation if you accepted another job and were in violation of it. Otherwise, generally speaking there is no law precluding you from... View More

If you have joint decision making and he does not want them to attend school, your agreement should state that you go to mediation. At mediation, you decide whether or not you agree. If you do not reach an agreement at mediation, he has the right to ask you to go to court.

Getting full custody may be difficult. The mother has rights too, unless she is abusive or neglectful. The children's wishes may be taken into account depending on their ages. Remember, they probably say different things to each parent. That is typical survival behavior. They want to please... View More

In order to have someone declared incompetent, you will need to file for guardianship. Yes, you will need a lawyer, because this process is too complicated for you to be successful without one. Also, you listed this question under Washington DC. If you do not live in IL, you will have a hard time... View More

If you cannot afford a lawyer then call the Clerk of the Court where the ticket is assigned and ask them how to set your case for a traal. With the COVID closures every courthouse has different rules. Once it is set for a trial you have to plead and explain your case to the judge.

That depends on the type of speeding ticket and the courthouse where it is assigned. If your ticket is not marked as “must appear” or required court appearance, you should have been given instructions along with your ticket. The instructions may be an envelope or on the back of your ticket. If... View More

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, tip pools are permissible as long as tips are only being pooled between people who would ordinarily receive tips or contribute to the customer's tip. This includes servers and bartenders as well as bussers and runners. As long as you do NOT have to pool tips... View More

Hello. Yes, if you have an extension application pending, it is possible to travel without abandoning the application. This is different from Adjustment of status, where leaving the U.S. will result in abandoning the application, resulting in a denial. Moreover, COVID 19 is a worldwide pandemic and... View More

Due to current changes in the definition of who is a public charge, such a decision may indefinitely bar her from ever getting an immigrant visa. This, even if she is married to you. The new rules have been challenged in the 7th Circuit which covers Illinois. Yet, the outcome of that case is... View More

In general no, but the purpose of his visa can create challenges, because there is a legal presumption that all applicants for admission have immigrant intent. He must overcome that presumption, if challenged. If he identifies the purpose of his visit, the CBP can reasonably presume that he has... View More

I have never seen anyone ask for legal advice for a friendly spar. No lawyer would advise you to engage this behavior since we all know how things could escalate. Not to mention that is clearly against all covid guidelines. If your question has to do with parks and covid, that is controlled... View More

I understand how gross this must make you feel.

Can you sue? You can sue anyone for anything, but that doesn't mean you can win. I imagine you'll have a hard time finding a lawyer to bring a claim for this unless you can prove you were injured. Injury might be a long term... View More

It seems they did not get notice that you completed your Traffic Safety School. Most Counties, are terminating Court Supervision satisfactorily, if all conditions of the sentence have been met and they have proof in the court file. If there is now proof, they are extending the termination dates due... View More

It is unclear from your questions whether the hold is in Illinois of Florida. I suggest that you call the Illinois DMV at 217-782-7065, give his Illinois drivers license number and ask what the hold is about and where it is from. Beware, they are closed now due to COVID and it may take awhile... View More

Yes you paid into the state unemployment fund and as an LPR you are entitled to those benefits you paid into. It will not negatively impact any application to become a U.S. citizen . Other benefits like Medicaid can be problematic for those without a greencard yet. So you should apply.

This is the covid world now. It is not operating very effectively but everyone is learning as we go along. As for visits, dcfs pre covid only had to give you a minimum of one hr. Per week, generally. Now they are doing it on facetime, zoom, whatever, because people cannot be seeing each other in... View More

This is a difficult topic that does not have a clear "yes" or "no" answer. Overall, you should be allowed to make decisions for your own well being but in an employment setting, the employee doesn't have full control.

The logic behind the mask requirement is that... View More

The Answer to your question is dependent upon a review of the contract, focusing on the cancellation provisions relating to Acts of God, diseases, epidemics or pandemic (although not likely to be described), emergencies, unforseen circumstances. The language of each contract is different, some... View More

Exempt from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act? The Act covers all employers with fewer than 500 employees. However, a small business with fewer than 50 employees may be exempt from the Act if the Act's leave requirements would jeopardize the viability of the business.

If... View More

In general, an agency has the ability to promulgate administrative rules. If their refusal to accept a paper application effectively denied your benefits, it might be possible. Under the current circumstances where the majority of the population is under a stay-at-home order, nearly all government... View More