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When will the new Maintenance law in Illinois become effective? I thought it was January 1 but have been told judges are already
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Answered on September 15, 2014
As other counsel stated, the new maintenance statute becomes effective January 1, 2015. I am seeing judges considering the new maintenance...
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Can I sue Peoples Gas for loss of business income due to construction
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Answered on September 15, 2014
Unless they block ingress/egress, you probably do not have a claim against the utility company. Most commercial property does not actually extend...
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What does my income and assets have to do with my sons dad?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
From your question, it sounds as if your ex-husband is simply harassing you. You should hire counsel to stop the harassment.
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How to claim maintenance due to abusive marriage?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
I appreciate your difficult predicament. Domestic violence leaves scars that never heal. You need to consult a family law lawyer as to the...
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Divorce
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Answered on September 14, 2014
I advise my clients to call me whenever there is any change in their employment. I have represented many fathers who waited to take action as a...
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In Illinois if I'm getting divorced pro se and papers are already filed in courrt and I have a court date set,can I hand deliver
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Answered on September 14, 2014
My question is has your wife been served with summons or filed an appearance? If you are asking whether you can serve her the divorce petition,...
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If i think i am the father of another kid but another man has signed the birth certificate can i prove im the father and how?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
This is one case where you can probably resolve your problem without hiring an attorney if you want to put in some time and effort. Call the...
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Can someone who has an OOP on him prevent his girlfriend not to empty out his home of all the belongings?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
It is difficult to understand exactly everything going on here. I will presume for purposes of my answer that the girlfriend and children still...
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If my daughters biological father has been absent for 4 years of her life can parental rights be terminated?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
Securing an adoption involuntarily under the factors you described is going to be very difficult; especially if he is making an effort to see his...
If we get a guardian ad litem appointed, are we able to pick the GAL, or does the judge decide?
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Answered on September 14, 2014
In DuPage County, the judges generally ask for suggestions from the attorneys but make the decision as to appointment of the GAL.
