What Is the Possible Punishment for Domestic Violence in a Battery Case?
Jan 19, 2011
Under Illinois law, domestic battery / violence is a Class A misdemeanor which can carry a prison sentence for up to one year. A second conviction of Domestic Battery is a Class Four felony which carri...
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How can I complain if I think there is a HIPPA violation?
Jan 19, 2011
The federal agency in charge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 (HIPPA) is the Health and Human Services Department. The complaint mechanism for a person to foll...
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What Are the Legal Responsibilities of a Condominium Association?
Jan 19, 2011
Generally, the Association Board Members are responsible to oversee the administration of the Association. This includes but is not limited to the maintenance of the property, collection of assessments...
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Does Illinois Have a Law to Expunge or Seal a Criminal Record?
Jan 18, 2011
Section 5.2 of the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630/5.2) allows qualifying arrests, supervisions and some but not many felony convictions to be either expunged or sealed.
Only those individu...
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What WIll My Fees Be For My Lawsuit?
Jan 17, 2011
One of the most routine questions in the intial consultation about your legal dispute is, how much will it cost? This is a good question. There is not a simple answer. This Legal Guide gives a plausibl...
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What is the process for a deed in lieu?
Jan 17, 2011
You need to sign several legal documents such as the Agreement in Lieu of Foreclosure and a Deed. The first document sets out the terms and conditions of the deed-in-lieu, and is signed by both the len...
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How Do Federal Gun Laws Impact My Rights If I Have a Conviction?
Jan 17, 2011
The gun laws from where you live will govern you. All 50 states must follow the federal gun law possession ban. In your state, when you are looking to possess a gun, you will run into it as well. Check...
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How Do I Change Court Ordered Visitition?
Jan 17, 2011
Illinois law doesn't state any certain amount of visitation that a parent might or should receive. If your court order for visitation does not specify exactly how much visitation you are entitled to an...
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My husband would like to adopt my child and her biological father is willing to sign her over?
Jan 17, 2011
The adoption process is fairly straightforward for stepparent adoptions, aside from the issue of getting consent. And, that seems to be no problem since you say the biological father is willing to sign...
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Can a felony conviction be expunged and right to own guns be reinstated?
Jan 17, 2011
The gun laws from where you live will govern you. All 50 states must follow the federal gun law possession ban. In your state, when you are looking to possess a gun, you will run into it as well. Check...
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