Does it make a significant difference in getting a dismissal in an eviction case?

As the other attorneys have indicated, a dismissal is preferable to a Judgment, but there is one other thing that can be done... there is a...

I want to re-adopt my children

If your ex's ex is willing to consent to your re-adopting the children, this could be accomplished by filling a Petition for Adoption. The...

Guardianship vs adoption

It appears from your response to attorney Maloney that your friend's child is not yet born. You should know that your friend cannot sign Consent...

Illinois Adoption Statute 750ILCS 50/1 Sec.1-D. This section deals with definitions and it defines Unfitness. One of the definitions deals with...

Sometimes it is possible to negotiate with a landlord, but you may still need to go to court to enter into some kind of agreement that will be...

Do I need a lawyer?

In order for you to adopt the child, you and your husband would need to file a Petition for Adoption. I am assuming that your husband is either on...

Are delinquent child support amounts and medical bills still owed by the biological parent, after adoption?

The parent may not be responsible for future child support once the Judgment Order for Adoption is entered. However, any past due or delinquent...

I bought a lot in Illinois the property has a lot of junk cars it need to be moved the city said I can't move it but St. Clair

You may want to see if the city will ticket and tow the cars that are on your property since they are parked there illegally.

I have lived with a woman for 22 years contributed money to the household. She wants me to move out can she force me to

She can ask you to move, but legally cannot 'force' you to move without going thru a proper eviction proceeding. This means giving you a notice,...

How long does a landlord have to return security deposit in Illinois

The landlord has 45 days from when you moved out to return your security deposit. If there are any deductions to be made from that amount, the...