I'm married, my husband is 4 years younger we have a two year old and a 8 month old. I want to leave him and take my girls.

Since you asked what you legally can do, here's my response: you can file for dissolution of marriage (aka, divorce). Under Section 401(2) of the...

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Can my roomate collect Unemployment?

She probably cannot collect unemployment. Here is a source for your review: http://www.ides.state.il.us/uidocs/bis/handbook.pdf. This is...

As an actual attorney in Illinois, I can tell you that you cannot garnish unemployment compensation in Illinois. Since an attorney should always...

Is an email sufficient to request payment for reimbursement of medical bills?

Put it in writing and send it in certified mail. It will cost you about $5.54, or more depending on how heavy your mail is. Make sure you check...

I need to find out if the state is picking up charges

I agree with Attorney Gotzh in that your question, as stated, needs to be clarified in order to get a helpful response. I believe what happened...

I would advise communicating with them in writing exclusively, or to record your phone conversations. This way, you have some proof at a later...

What charges am I facing and do I need a lawyer?

I would first recommend not publishing any further details about this offense online. If possible, I’d even recommend removing your question from...

Agreed to pay off all her attorneys fees

You can probably get this order modified. You need to either retain an attorney, or personally file a petition for modification upon a showing of...

Do i need a legal contract?

Given your circumstances, I would definitely recommend that you speak to an attorney about forming and selecting a business entity; for example,...

Can someone recommend a great lawyer for dads?

Another option is the State of Illinois Bar Association's Referral Services: http://www.illinoislawyerfinder.com/index.html They guarantee an...