In Illinois must you serve someone again with a subpoena if they testified once but it could be beneficial for them to retestify

The counselor should be brought to testify only if there is a hearing. Otherwise, have the counselor speak with the GAL. Make sure all of the...

Selected as the best answer

Lessee moved out of my house, damaged blinds, and does not want to pay, and is demanding return of security deposit.

I agree with Ms. Scott - If the tenant is going to proceed as a pro se, it may be a waste of time, but you could also represent yourself pro se and...

Wal-Mart Tire&Lube Express In Decatur, IL screwed my car up.

I concur with Mr. Brinkmeier and Mr. Hoffman. These types of cases are not only difficult to prove, but also, the damages may not be substantial...

Security deposit

One would have to review the specific language of your contract to determine whether you have a cause of action. Also, be advised that many...

I'm thinking of letting my girlfriend move in . do I need a legal contract to keep sole possession of my house.

I agree with Ms. Ridings. Additionally, it would be best if you pay the utility bills and ask her to reimburse you. That way, in the event things...

Can I dsipute the damage costs from my former landlord. ?

Some landlords are good, others attempt to keep security deposits because they know it may be economically infeasible for the former tenant to seek...

Should you pay a civil demand to make sure you won't get sued?

Review the links provided by Ms. Goldstein, as well as her answer, as she provides excellent advice. Realize as well that Wal-mart can bring an...

Why would an ex parte judgment be made in a civil case I was never aware of?

Hopefully, it has been within 30 days and you can bring a Motion to Vacate the Judgment. You can still do it after 30 days, but it becomes more...

I got married to my wife this year feb,been smooth but we are now having issues and she keeps threatening me with an annulment

The Statute re: Invalidity of Marriage (formerly known as Annulment) is found at 750 ILCS 5/301 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of...

The removal of your license plates isn't destruction of property, and you haven't stated any other damage. As far as that claim is concerned,...