I am buying a two flat with tenants, do I have to wait for the lease to end to move in or can I terminate the lease?

You take the property subject to the lease. As the property is in Chicago, you are going to be a landlord possibly subject to the RLTO. The...

Ripoffreport legal woes

Posting nasty stuff online never does anyone any good. Consider counseling, it is often covered by medical insurance.

If a fire investigator has determined a faulty fan motor caused our house fire, are we able to sue the fan mfr. for damages?

Make a claim with your insurance and let them deal with any possible claims against the fan manufacturer. Products liability claims are difficult,...

If homeowner dies and you inform life insurance company you are current owner have paid policy and sent death certificate n

Your question is a little confusing. Insurance policies are governed by the policy language, the proceeds will be paid to the named...

When a judge does not order default when there is clearly one does it violate due process rights. and allows a failure to appear

It sounds like you need to hire a lawyer. Court is complicated and you are at an even bigger disadvantage when the opposing party has a lawyer....

Imigration / Child Custody Lawyer.

Your friend should consult with both a family law attorney and immigration attorney. There are a few attorneys in the city that do both.

An uninsured driver hit my car and drove off. Am I able to sue them for the deductible cost in Chicago?

You can sue them, but it probably isn't worth your time since collection would be very difficult and few lawyers would be interested in the...

Your question is a little vague. If the person who leased you the premises had the authority to lease it to you (such as the landlord's agent)...

Can I sue a family member for spending my funds without my permission

Can you, yes. Should you, probably not. You need to consider both the impact on your family as well as the difficulty you will have collecting...

How can I subpoena my medical records for myself

You have the clerk issue a subpoena to the medical providers. However, the medical providers should willingly give you your records. If this is a...