My daughters boyfriend has verbally and physically abused my daughter but she won’t file a restraining order on him and doesn’t want to leave him. She is +18 and will protect him at all cost to the point to lying to the police and blaming herself.
There isn't enough information here to be completely certain. I would want to know some things like the living arrangements and whether you still have any legal responsibliity for your daughter for anything.
The chances are that you do not have standing to seek an order against your... Read more »
Person below me has been smoking cigars on his balcony for the past year. When I ask what was done regarding the violation forms that I filled out (7 of them), I was told that it was between the violator and the board, basically none of my business even though I made the complaint. Per 765 ILCS... Read more »
I would recommend that you review the Condo Declaration and the Rules/Regulations of the Association to find additional support for your complaints. Then put your complaint in a separate letter, detailing the history, and referring to the applicable sections of the Declaration and... Read more »
If you believe that you are a victim of a crime you should call the police and file a police report.
He is held on $50000 bond. Was at a place we had visisted many times in recent weeks and had no idea the item was stolen
Yes, your husband needs a criminal defense attorney and the sooner you hire one, the better.
What tickets? If you need assistance, you should contact an attorney to assist you right away.
I have gotten 2 tickets, i had to do one online class and one class in person, i missed my in person class and failed to re register for another and for the online class i failed to complete it.
If you already missed the deadline for both, you (or your attorney) would likely need to file a motion with the Clerk's Office for each case in order to appear in court before the Judge and request that the sentences of court supervision be reinstated.
I don't quite understand your question. If you are charged with Attempted Murder you will need a lawyer to represent you. If you believe that you are a victim you should call the police and file a police report.
I am unfit mother and want to get custody or visitation can I and how would I do it
Your situation definitely requires a lawyer. Until a case is filed, either parent can go wherever they want with the children, but he or she might have to bring them back after a case is filed. This depends on many factors - one of the biggest of which is whether or not the move was out-of-state.... Read more »
It has past late charge fees and past other fees. I filed in 2009 and never got a statement like this before. What does this mean? It also states our records show I I’m a debtor or I discharged personal liability for my mortgage loan in bankruptcy
The bankruptcy administration finally caught up to the mortgage. The accuracy of how they are reporting you depends on whether you reaffirmed the mortgage or not.
Divorce final 12-2018. Ex wife who lives in Tennessee filed bankruptcy on truck I was awarded in divorce. Her name was supposed to be court ordered off title but that didn't get put in divorce so it didn't happen. I was never notified. It went into bankruptcy in April of 2019. I recently found out... Read more »
You should contact a bankruptcy attorney who can evaluate the entire financial and divorce action and help you decide what your best option is going to be.
If the man does not fight back or defend himself (just leave the situation) will he get in trouble? Would she be able to be removed from the house/arrested/or charges pressed for the assault and verbal threats?
Yes. You can call the authorities to investigate the allegations. However, I would strongly suggest you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
You need to call around to see if you can find an attorney to assist you with this matter. You can use the Find a Lawyer tab on this site to find attorneys to call.
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lock down period since i have an underlying conditions
You do not describe if commercial or residential, but I am assuming residential based on your description. I would recommend that you review the lease and examine if there are any clauses or provisions regarding an extension of the term of the lease. Even if there are no specific provisions... Read more »
You can technically receive court supervision on up to 2 traffic violations issued within any 12 month period. The second order of court supervision would typically require an in-person court appearance.
to form a Professional LLC ?
While it is not required, it may be in your best interest to set up the entity as a Professional Corporation. In order to know for certain, an attorney would need to review the structure and goals of the business, to name a couple of considerations. That being the case, I recommend organizing... Read more »
Can I request a copy of a finance application submitted by a dealership if I believe fraud has been committed. Can this be obtained from the company i.e. Credit Acceptance?
Based upon the question I assume you are referring to an application you submitted. I would first recommend you review the documents you were provided by the dealership which should have information regarding how to contact Credit Acceptance. You have the right to review the information submitted... Read more »
the fiction out there says they are .GMO and are both copyrighted and pattented. Can this be true of a fish?
mike
There are patents on Glofish. See for example, https://patents.google.com/patent/US8378169, which has expired.
Glofish is also trademarked. There are about 37 different trademarks "Glofish" or a variation thereof; I how many of those are associated with the fish.
I bought a house in the second week of March and the sellers and I agreed to close on May 13. Now the sellers are wanting to extend the close to June 15 because they can’t find a home to buy or rent and are using the Coronavirus pandemic as a reason not to close in May. Can I cancel the deal and... Read more »
The Answer to your question is dependent upon the terms of the contract. That should be reviewed to determine what options are available when there is non-performance by the seller. Also what provisions, if any, which specifically relate to the current COVID environment. It would be best to consult... Read more »
Illinois has a labor law called the One Day Rest in Seven Act (820 ILCS 140/1 et seq.). The One Day Rest in Seven Act requires at least 24 hours of rest for an employee in every calendar week. This means Illinois employees cannot be forced into working 7 days in a row unless the employee... Read more »
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