Is it "threatening" if you tell someone you are planning a lawsuit against them? What defines illegal "threatening"?

It is not illegal for you to threaten, hint, imply, suggest that you are going to file a lawsuit, whether or not you intend to do so. There are...

Judgement Lien on my parents home - judgment was against me (not them)

A judgment lien will attach to any real estate you own in the county in which the lien is recorded. If you did not own this real estate, the lien...

What are the legal requirements to evict a roommate?

You will need to serve them with proper written notice, which in this case likely is thirty days. If they do not leave by the end of the next lease...

If he is married can you use his last name and it beeing legal

I agree with Mr. Feitelson's answer regarding common law marriage in general. However, you indicate that this "boy" currently is married. If that...

What happens to jointly owned property when my wife dies intestate and property is owned with a person other than myself.

If it was a properly prepared, executed, and delivered joint tenancy deed, your brother in law may be correct. It would require a review of the...

Is a real estate attorney required in Illinois?

To answer your question directly, no, it is not required. But as with many things, if you do not have expertise in an area, it can cost you more in...

My brother and I inherited house 50/50 in a land trust. Does he have right to let his son live there?

At minimum it would require a review of the trust agreement to advise you.

Can a marriage settlement agreement be changed after both partys sign it.

It depends on why the attorney is saying it is void. If you have an attorney, you should ask him or her. If you do not, you should hire one to...

Without reviewing your entire agreement, it is impossible to tell you if it is valid. A choice of law provision would not in and of itself...

What is the difference?

1504 is the requirements for the initial complaint, and 1508 is for the report and confirmation, which is what happens after the sheriff's or...