I read somewhere that for a chapter 7, up t o 15k of your home is protected (presumably 30k for a jt) in IL. What does mean?

Best way to explain this is to give an example. House worth $100,000.00 Mortgage $50,000.00 Married couple filing jointly. The difference...

My ex husband is in the process of suing his employer for an injury. Can I get a judgment against the settlement for support?

Since it's unknown how much he will get it's unlikely the judge will give you 28% of the recovery sight unseen. Your better approach is to have an...

Is it possible to do a chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy for someone with no late payments on any of the debt?

There are no rules on when to file. Timing of exemptions can play role. So can ability to discharge debts based on how old they are. One little...

My sister in laws husband was killed last week in a single car accident in Chicago area. States attorney to be involved. Why?

Any fatality involves a full scale investigation. For all they know there may have been foul play. Also, they are equally concerned about family...

Pro Se Step Parent adoptions proceedings. I need help to be sure that I have everything that I need.

You really need to retain an attorney to help you with this. The danger is that if it's not done right, the father could come back later and try...

Is it a conflict of interest if Judge in my divorce case and my wives attorney were states attorneys 5 years ago?

DuPage county has 84 assistant state's attorneys. Besides the judge, your wife's attorney also worked with 82 other assistant state's...

If my account # for a claim on a bankruptcy form does not fit in the alloted space for a claim, what should I do?

Account numbers are not critical to a bankruptcy filing. They help the creditor identify the debtor in case they have 5,000 John Smiths on their...

Can my husband be served at our home?

Why not have him pick up the papers at the Sheriff's Office.

What happens when an attorney files a petition against you for payment?

If the court order was for both parties to pay half each of the GAL fees, then half is all your husband has to pay.

Good luck on the entrapment angle. Entrapment has been going on since Adam and Eve. If the ex-girlfriend is pregnant then you have a right to...