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• What should one do if insurance is trying to settle for half the cost of vehicle and you are now needing physical therapy?

  Asked in Cahokia, IL | April 14, 2026

  My brother was driving when a person pulled out in front of him, causing a collision. He was driving a 2007 GMC truck. This was on video, and the person said they were at fault. Police reported the same in their report. Insurance states they will only pay $4200 for a 2007 GMC Truck, which just paid off. Less than half of the original purchase. He is now claiming he has chest pains from air bag, and elbow injury.

  During the accident, he traveled one block to his house, as it is still drivable, went inside, and was extremely emotional/broke down crying. Police came to his house, said it was on video and other person was at fault, he was not thinking and really disturbed, police officer gave him a ticket for leaving the scene. Again, this is very emotional for him as he has had a bit of bad luck to say the least. From losing his truck driving job from an earlier settlement from insurance at no fault of his own.

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• Does the defense have to answer my request for production?

  Asked in Kankakee, IL | January 19, 2026

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

  Asked in Chicago, IL | June 24, 2026

  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) ?

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

  Asked in Chicago, IL | August 3, 2026

  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

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• Who Pays After A Dog Bite In Illinois?

  Asked in Naperville, IL | June 1, 2023

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• 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 | January 15, 2026

  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?

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

  Asked in Wheaton, IL | December 15, 2025

  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

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

  Asked in Chicago, IL | May 28, 2026

  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

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• 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 | May 26, 2026

  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?

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

  Asked in Chicago, IL | August 13, 2026

  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?

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• 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 | May 7, 2026

  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.

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• Is there anyone that can help with a murder case to look into?

  Asked in Chicago, IL | April 26, 2026

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