It sure is legal. I think you need to investigate your child support case to find out what action was taken to put a lien and garnishment on your...

Can I press charges?

You can, it's criminal damage to property under $500. You could press charges and see if the police will accept them. This is probably something...

I was granted an emergency order of protection but not a real two year one at court, can I appeal?

You can appeal within 30 days of the trial for the Plenary hearing. If you lose the two year order, the case is dismissed, and that is a final and...

Can our landlords legally change our locks?

That's trespass or conversion. It is not lawful to do that. You need to hire an attorney because they evicted you without going through the...

What are our chances of beating this case?

Sure sounds like a quiet title action. You may wish to counter-claim an eviction into this case. This seems like a good case, and certainly the...

Is it relivent to cross examine a family evaluator's evaluation regarding child custody in court without a lawyer?

Relevant, sure it's relevant. But will you be effective in cross examining a Guardian ad Litem without an attorney? I think that's probably very...

Are there specific guidelines and time-frame for filing a Motion for Discovery in a foreclosure case in DuPage County, Il?

I practice in DuPage County with regularity. Judge Orel is quite a stickler on procedure. You need to get the discovery filed by an attorney...

How do I file a case for character defamation?

Hire an attorney to file the complaint. It's a civil complaint that I suspect will be in Cook County. You will need to file it electronically. ...

Can I date a 16 year old online

By dating online, I'm imagining you're asking whether you can message him on some platforms and do videocalls and things like that. Yes, but you...

Can I get this money released and do a payment plan?

You are looking for a motion to quash or a motion for turnover of funds, depending on who is levying your bank account. Hire a lawyer as soon as...