Do I need to answer to a counter claim?

YES, you need to answer a counter-claim, probably within 20 days. You may wish to retain counsel on this matter. The IL and Chicago bar...

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What time can a county parole or probation officer can conduct 'checks' on a parolee ?

Parole officers do not do a "check' with a squad of other officers and a warrant. Clearly, there is more to this than you have told us. Not that...

My daughter ran away from home

Your question fails to provide key facts, such as where "home" is, whether there is a custody order and whether there is are different states...

How do I respond to an out-of-state summons where I'm not named as the Defendant?

You might check the state corporations website to see who the officers of the name corporation are. It may be a case of mistaken identity based...

I have children ages 10, 13 & 15. Can I move them back to our home state when my husband says he'll involve the law?

You do not state whether you have a divorce case pending, or only contemplated. You would do well to discuss relocation and divorce with...

How can I make sure that court orders are filed?

All pleadings and reports filed with the court should be reflected on the docket sheet. However, it sounds as if you should retain counsel. This...

Can collection agency get my inheritance from credit card debt

Inheritance is not exempt from collection of your debt.

If someone is assulted in a bar parking lot and employees (bouncers) did not stop or protect can establishment be sued?

Such cases are fact-specific; yours appears to be of sufficient substance. If the outcome of the criminal case is a conviction, that would add more...

"...he has come looking for me 5 times..." WHY have they come looking for you? If you are on probation, your PO can come without warning or a...

Do I need a lawyer?

When someone posts a question like yours, as they often do, the answer is almost always "Yes." Your situation is as follows: "I am on probation...