Judy A. Goldstein’s Answers

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• In a divorce case does a recommendation from the judge have any weight if one party is unwilling to compromise?

  Asked by a user in Oak Park, IL - about 1 year ago.

  If either or both parties are unwilling to compromise, there really is no option but to go to trial and let the judge decide the outcome. If the judge has already make recommendations, then it is...

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• I was charged with failure to give info after striking a motor vehicle, how serious is this? Is an attorney necessary?

  Asked by a user in Gurnee, IL - 7 months ago.

  The action of the police officer was not tyrannical. He was doing his job. A police officer cannot pick and choose which legitimate citations to write. Look at it from the other side - What if your...

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• My little boy and I were rear ended earlier this morning by an uninsured, unlicensed driver.

  Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - 6 months ago.

  Your first step should be to take care of your child if he feels any discomfort. Take lots of pictures of your vehicle and any injuries either of you sustain which may show up in the next couple of...

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• My husband is threatning to harm our child but i am ordered to return the child in to hours, how can i prevent returning him?

  Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - 11 months ago.

  You weill not go to jail. If you cannot get an emergency order tonight, call the police and tell them you are afraid and you will not return your child tonight. Then go straight to the courthouse...

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• Inheritance between siblings is uneven. 1 daughter should get less,because she borrowed huge amounts of$ but childless.

  Asked by a user in Granite City, IL - 7 months ago.

  It is not up to you to decide how your parents' inheritance should be distributed. If your mother never made provisions for a disproportionate distribution, then there is little that can be done by...

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• Can I claim bankruptcy Chapter 13 on child support and her attorneys fees

  Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - 7 months ago.

  Child support is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Neither are atotrney's fees incurred in order to collect child support.

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• In case of divorce is my wife entitled to money from my personal injury settlement

  Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - 2 months ago.

  Yes, your wife might be entitled to a portion of your settlement, but that is not written in stone. Many factors go into the determination of if, and if so, how much. If you are in divorce...

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• Can I file bankruptcy for a $37,000 balance owed to CCS Installments for an accident I was involved in with no insurance in 2010

  Asked by a user in Cahokia, IL - 6 months ago.

  You need to discuss this issue with a bankruptcy attorney. Your debt is very likely dischargeable.

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• In the state of Illinois can an Attorney charge an hourly rate for travel to and from the court or just mileage?

  Asked by a user in Woodstock, IL - about 1 year ago.

  The simple answer is - yes. The slightly longer answer is that you and your attorney should have signed an engagement letter (a/k/a retainer agreement) which sets forth how you will be billed, and...

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• We made a mistake.

  Asked by a user in Chicago, IL - 3 months ago.

  This is very unusual but it can be done. Go to the clerk of the circuit court where your divorce was heard and file a Notice and Motion to Vacate your Judgment. Do it ASAP and certainly no later...

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