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• What do we do???

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  A third-party collection agency contacted my ex-husband regarding an alleged utility debt that is solely in my name.

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• My lawyer is requesting withdrawal from divorce case, can I directly submit financial records to opposing counsel?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  If my lawyers are requesting "withdrawal" from my divorce case, am I allowed to submit documents (such as updated IRA balance statements in discovery and/or my MSA offer) directly to the opposing counsel and/or to the Court (Cook County, Illinois) ?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• If a Respondent violates an Allocation Judgement of Parental Responsibilities, what legal action can be taken?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  1. Refusal to sign the VAP form which adds the Father to the child's birth certificate 2. Withholding school information (Name, Address, Curriculum, etc.) 3. Refusal to use "Talking Parents" to communicate

  Answered by 4 attorneys

  

• How can I request some time from the judge, in order to find a new attorney?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  I appeared last week on a motion to default on the sale of the marital property. The default is no longer but there’s a motion to enforce the sale. They also want the divorce proceedings addressed.

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Information regarding Illinois being a no bail state and not being able to go before a judge for over 30 days is normal

  Asked in Roselle, IL

  I am trying to find someone to assist my fiance's son. He was arrested. We have been unable to talk to him for more than a minute since his arrest. We believe it is a domestic violence situation according to the jail website. Our issue here has to do with how the bail system currently works in Illinois and have been unable to get any answers.The county informed us that Illinois is a no bail state and that he will not be going before a judge for at least a month. Would like to know if this is normal? He will eventually have to go with a public defender, but I am attempting to find out if hiring an attorney to assist with the present situation would help in any way. Could an attorney help to see if he would be able to be released any sooner or even with an attorney he would have to wait until the court date they have currently set. Any knowledge would be appreciated. Not sure which direction to go. Thank you!!

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• Who Pays After A Dog Bite In Illinois?

  Asked in Naperville, IL

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• My nephew filed a civil lawsuit but it was dismissed without prejudice. How can I find a lawyer to help refile?

  Asked in Springfield, IL

  He was run over by an officer and injured his left leg. It has ended his career. He filed a civil lawsuit but since he was incarcerated, it was dismissed without prejudice. I want to know how I can help him since he is incarcerated again?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What can happen at motion presentment for entry of default if an attorney appears for the defendants?

  Asked in Wheaton, IL

  I filed and served a complaint and summons on 4 defendants. 2 of them never responded or filed an appearance. I filed for default and the presentment of motion for default is scheduled. What happens if an attorney shows up in the defendants behalf during the motion call? The other 2 defendants are still within their time to respond

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• He wants a declaration to invalidate the marriage from inception, is it possible?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  A Finnish citizen married a Indian woman in 2002. She married a U.S. citizen in 2008 without disclosing her first marriage, and they had children. The U.S. husband discovered the prior marriage and filed invalidation of marriage in 2026. She reported her Finish divorce in 2018 during the case discovery, which may validate her second marriage as per IL law after 2018. The husband was never aware of her prior marriage and divorce, and married her and lived together in a good faith. He wants a declaration to invalidate the marriage from inception, is it possible?

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• How do I claim assets that are in probate in Illinois if my relative had no will and I am the only living heir?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  Elderly Aunt who has been estranged for decades. She has no husband or children and her only sibling, my father, is deceased. My brother and I are her only living relatives and we both live in different states. I have no idea how to proceed and I do not know if I can trust these companies who are now starting to contact me offering help for a fee if I recover any assets.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What are the best resources for a pro-bono divorce attorney in IL?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  I have suffered years of financial and marital infidelity. There are no funds for an attorney right now and I'm aware I can just file myself. However, it is a layered situation that I think I need to make sure I am protected in the divorce and want to consult an attorney. I'm looking for a reputable attorney that has a budget set aside for pro-bono cases like this. I have many ducks in a row with a list of categories that need to be covered. I have already reached out to my husband via email with some back and forth on details we need to agree on. I just need someone to look things over, tell me what I may be missing for mine and my children's protection financially and with future decision making, ect. Along with help on how to file and what paperwork to use to best suit my needs. I'm finally ready to take this step and part of it is because recently there has been more financial infidelity and I think it's best to separate from this person legally. I need some pro-bono advice from someone that knows what they are doing in IL. Thanks

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• I have paid 18K so far to my attorney and he claims the judge has not yet seen any motions he has brought forth

  Asked in Tinley Park, IL

  This has gone on since December and he says it requires more money to get my husband to stop controlling all the marital funds and stalking me. How much more should I pay to have a motion seen by a judge? Is this normal?

  Answered by 2 attorneys