Hello I owe someone 1000 dollars and he is saying he will put a lien to my parents house can he do that ?

Section 1(b) of the Illinois Mechanic Lien Act provides what work constitutes an improvement that can be subject to a lien. Generally speaking,...

You are required to file a response to the Complaint. A 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss and an answer are both responses. You only need to file one...

I assume you mean that your son signed your name to a promissory note for the loans. If so, then you need to notify the holder of the note that...

How do I get my tools and equipment from an old employer?

You may be able to file a claim for conversion or violating the Personal Property Storage Act, 240 ILCS 10/0.01 et. seq. against the former...

If contract says work will be completed within 45 days and it takes 5 months does that make the contract void

Any additional work should be pursuant to an executed extra work order or change order. In that regard, you should not be charged additional...

How do I close a small business and cancel its contracts?

The Illinois Secretary of State has forms to dissolve the business, notice must be sent to the creditors and there are laws regarding the...

Do I really need a lawyer for a cash purchase of a home from a reputable builder?

You may be able to use the title company, but you should confirm with the title company. In any event, since this is probably one of the biggest...

What recourse do I have if the defendant has fired one of the key witnesses to my case?

You need to confirm in writing whether the defendant's attorney still represents the witness in regard to the deposition. If so, then continue...

Can I cancel my contract with real estate agent for costly mistake?

You need to review the contract between yourself and the real estate agent. There should be either a clause providing what steps need to be taken...

You need to provide specific facts as to what the Tax Deed Buyer did. You need to state what information the Tax Deed Buyer said, to whom, when,...