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What am I owed when roommate breaks our agreement?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 27, 2010

This sounds like an unintended mess. Your "separate written agreement" may not be modifiable orally. Much depends on what the specific...

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My exhusband and i dont want child support from each other how can we stop the order

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 27, 2010

Presuming you entered into an agreement pursuant to your divorce to provide support to each other, presumably one or both of you could bring a...

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Employer is offering me $37000.00 to settle a work comp claim for rotator cuff injury. Good or bad?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 27, 2010

First of all, recognize, as the others who have answered your question have said, that workers' compensation value depends upon many factors,...

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How can i get driving privilege on two dui in 2009?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2010

It sounds as if the judge denied your request for a public defender. Apparently, your income is such that you do not qualify. Since these are...

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Is it a reasonable question to ask an attorney how long the case will take?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2010

I don't practic in your state but I agree with the others that a lawyer should always communicate with his or her client on a regular basis. In...

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If my wife bought our house 3 months before we got married and my name is on the deed do i have a legal obligation to the house.

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2010

You do not have to be married to own property, although specific types of ownership require a specific marital status, such as tenancy by the...

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My son was fired from this job in a nursing home

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2010

If your son is an adult, he will have to do all of this himself. My advice is for him to contact an employment lawyer in the Chicago area. I know...

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Are landlord-tenant law different in every state?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2010

Landlord tenant laws are often different from state to state. In fact, Chicago has a specific law that differs from much of the Chicago area....

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What can I do and how do I know if I as wrongfully terminated

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 25, 2010

Please contact me. While I do not handle these matters, I do know of several lawyers who do and would be happy to provide you with names and...

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I believe the Chicago township on my tax bill is & has been incorrect for years, am I able to dispute this w/the Assessors?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 25, 2010

This is a highly-specialized area. I strongly recommend you consult with a lawyer. I would be happy to provide you with several names of lawyers...