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My daughters guardians lawyer sent letter stating motion for leave to amend hearing. What does it mean?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
A motion to amend can mean anything. It means a change in what is being requested.
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Can a party file leave to amend a prove up motion
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Answered on July 06, 2017
Sure. It's up to the court whether to allow it.
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Can a lawyer send a settlement proposal to opposing counsel without the clients approval?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
Typically, lawyers do not get client approval for every settlement move, but theoretically they should. This was stated to be a draft proposal, so...
What are illinois law on abandonment of the father if the mother is on state aid?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
This is not a civil rights issue. I've reclassified it.
My special process server did not sign alias summons form and they just filed a motion to vacate based on this now what?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
Tell your special process server to prepare an affidavit of service.
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Is no proof of service valid for motion to vacate if defendant filed an appearance & got it by email?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
You need to prove service. Without an affidavit, that's hard to do.
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Why is the Law Division attractive to some plaintiffs if the damages are way less than 50K?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
Better judges generally, no arbitration. Many reasons.
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Does a "prove up" for legal fees need to contain legal bills?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
If you have already defaulted,you can't file anything. You're done. You ceded your right to challenge these fees by defaulting.
I suggest you...
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Is a complaint for breech valid if it does not state an amount but only says "amount to be determined at trial?"
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Answered on July 06, 2017
The "in excess of $50,000" prayer for relief is just to get the case into the higher level courts known as Law Division. You can sue people for...
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Can I leave the hospital without a carseat?
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Answered on July 06, 2017
Not with a newborn baby. It's a requirement.
