Can I legally break my lease if my two year old son who has cerebral palsy now requires a wheelchair?

I am sorry to hear about your son's condition. Yes, you can break your lease. Approach your landlord nicely and tell him about your situation and...

If the home will be your primary residence - "tenants by the entirety" is how you want to hold title as a married couple. It is a form of...

Can I get someone arrested for forging a non-profit cooperation (a HOA assoc.) document?

I do not feel that there was a "crime" committed here that would warrant the involvement of the police or other government authorities. What were...

Is it illegal for a bar/nightclub employee to somehow signal the presence of the police to customers of the business?

A VERY recent court case held that flashing lights (in order to warn oncoming traffic of a police speed trap) is in fact PROTECTED SPEECH within...

Can emails be used as a binding contract?

The number 1 rule of contract law is OFFER + ACCEPTANCE = CONTRACT. If he offered to purchase and stated basic and necessary terms (i.e. price,...

Only 3 things in life are guaranteed... Death, taxes and relentless collection activity by the City of Chicago... I have had several clients with...

If all 6 sisters are currently on title (meaning they all probably own equal shares (1/6th) of the home) one (1) Quitclaim Deed will suffice to...

I filed for Bankruptcy and have my first court date coming up. I was told that the justice and creditor will want to know of any

You have to disclose the potential malpractice case in your bankruptcy filing. The Bankruptcy Trustee will be interested in the case, as potential...

If starting a subsidiary in Chicago, (head office in Japan) , is it wise to find a law firm that offers a one stop service?

Try Matsuna Funai - they are a mid-size Japanese/American firm in Chicago that could be a great fit for your needs! That attorney I know there is...

Should I file bankruptcy? If so, chapter 7 or 13?

What deficiency are they trying to collect? First or second mortgage? Was this your principal residence that was foreclosed on? The deficiency...