My 16 year old VS her father

What does the barn have to do with this? Why was your daughter frightened? You don't suggest that he was violent or threatening, although it...

What if I do not have money to pay off a judgment against me?

While the football game was explained above, the judgment will hang over your head until it's paid off, running 9% interest all the time. What...

Can I file a suit against Kellogg's Cereal for false advertising

Chances are a lot higher that you got a case of food poisoning from something you'd all eaten the night before. It takes longer than 15 minutes...

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Was my attorney suppose to guide me thru mediation?

You really cannot "win" a mediation. You can't effectively prepare for it either. The best approach is to open your ears and mind, and keep the...

I don't understand the FLSA allowing employers to pay "exempt" employees for working additional hours.

You may be a misclassified employee. If that's the case, you may be entitled to file a claim for underpaid wages. You should bring all your time...

Can I sue a school if they kick me out of a school program just because of accidental missed mandatory meetings?

You cannot sue the school. The word "mandatory" means what it says it means. "Accidental" is not the same as missing for some valid reason, like...

Question about "damages" affecting the return of my security deposit

You're entitled to a written accounting for any and all claims of damages or repairs. If you disagree with the accounting, you can file a case...

What is the statue or time limit on bring an action for police corruption in the State of Illinois?

There's no one answer. If you have a federal civil rights claim, it could be 5 years from the date of the incident. If it's a state claim for...

Will a felony dui in illinois show up in a background check in a different state? The actualy felony took place 15 years ago.

In the Internet era, all information that ever found it's way onto some electronic database is probably still out there. Even expungement orders...

Is there a way to become "related" without marriage?

Both of the prior answers are good, but a lot of the time, people are asking this sort of question too late. If your girlfriend needs help now, it...