What do I do if my employer is appealing unemployment because I was suspended

There are three elements that need to be proved under Section 602 Misconduct: "(1) that there was a deliberate and willful violation of a rule or...

Am I entitled to my husband's 401k if we've been married for 8.5 years?

You are minimally entitled to half 401(k) contributions made during the marriage under the general heading of marital property. Presuming you will...

No written notice

It sounds like you may have a breach of contract/lease case. However, landlords have a duty to mitigate damages. That means you should advertise...

Of automated violation notice and second party operation of vehicle

Red light tickets are almost impossible to beat. Most municipalities simply adopt 625 ILCS 5/11-208.6 ("Act"). There in (j) the ticket is against...

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My ex stopped paying child support because his 'business is slow'. Do I have any recourse?

Yes. You need to file a rule to show cause for why your husband is not paying his support obligations. The obligation of support does not change...

It's most likely best to pay your fine and be done with it (assuming it's a municipal non-criminal ticket) because there is not a strong cost...

I am a landlord and have applicants who want to rent, but are in bankruptcy protection. Am I asking for problems?

Most standard lease forms have a guarantor section. A guarantor is someone that pays the lease in the event of tenant default. Another option...

Can I take my daughter out of state?

It sounds like you have a Joint Parenting Agreement/Final Custody Order. Those agreements typically have a clause about out of state vacations. ...

How should a landlord deal with a tenant leasing part of the store to another tenant w/o informing the landlord.

Almost every lease requires express written consent to sub-let. Additionally, they typically have a clause that states failure to strictly enforce...

Am I entitled to spousal support as well as child support

Maybe. Whether Maintenance (alimony/spousal support) is awarded by the court depends on how the court weighs several factors. Some of these...