Unless you were in a union or had a contract, you likely have no claim. Illinois is an at-will employment state, which means that an employee can...

Is a tort/money damages lawsuit eligible as and for child support in the State of Illinois?

I believe it depends on whether any portion of that settlement is attributable to lost wages (rather than pain and suffering, medical expenses,...

If the arresting officer in a criminal case dies during the trail, will the case be dismissed?

It depends on what other evidence exists. Your attorney should be able to give you a more accurate evaluation.

Is her marriage valid

Religious-only marriages are not legal marriages in Illinois. No marriage license results in no-marriage. Illinois does not recognize common-law...

Can you deduct lock change fee off security deposit if they did return the key, but they were evicted.

Any attorney that represents landlords would tell them to never mess around with security deposits. Security deposit disputes are the number one...

The opposing side didn't respond to my motion to vacate a visitation order

Your question is actually a child custody/family law question, so it was re-categorized to attract the attention of the right attorneys....

Does a hold-over renewal? New landlord changed due date of rent we did not agree on, does that void old lease?

The short answer to your question is that you need a lawyer as this landlord is clearly going to give you a hard time. Once your written lease is...

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In the context of a Release of all Demands, what is an attorney lien?

This means that the person signing the document is responsible for their own attorney fees if there were any. Sometimes a person hires an injury...

Rescinding on lease agreement for business space before making any payment or taking possession

You are likely out of luck unless the lease provides that you can rescind. Get a consultation with an attorney and try to negotiate your way out...

What is the best way to collect judgment from a trial (fewer court visits)?

Collection from an unemployed person with insignificant assets is challenging. You can't get blood from a rock. If they don't have real estate or a...