I received a call about receiving a summons at my place of work this coming Friday.

Written contracts in IL have a 10 year statute of limitations. You can request proof of the debt to review dates to make sure statute is not passed.

Does a person have a cause of action for some sort of retaliatory firing in the event he files a complaint with a labor agency?

I agree with Attorney Friedman, this is within the jurisdiction of the IL Dept of Labor and that is where a complaint should be filed. If he is...

Landlord served a 5 day notice, but included lawyer fees. It was too my understanding that you can only include the rent.

Their notice may have included lawyer fees based on your lease. Most leases state that if you are late on any payment, that you will be...

Can they send my daughters debt to collections? How will this affect her in a few years she’s 19 now?

You need to look at the terms of the contract to see what she is obligated to pay; if she can sublet her room, how to properly terminate, what all...

I have a default judgement against me from 4/4/2017 but I get ssi what should I do?

Nothing will happen with the Wage deduction if you are no longer working there. You should consider calling the creditor to explain your financial...

What about I suspect when I go to court, am I facing jail time?

You should speak with an attorney regarding the specifics of your case. If you cannot afford one, the Court can appoint a public defender to assist...

Is it possible to term non-custodial rights;no child support in 2+yrs, moved out of IL 1.5yrs ago; won't give me his address?

I am sorry to hear this. You should consider consulting with an attorney as you may have a case for Adjusting the Child Support. If his parental...

I received a letter from a defense attorney ask for hearing ?

Try to get an attorney before the hearing. If you are still in the process you can call the other attorney and ask to move the hearing or you can...

Attorney Vepachedu is correct, the conviction is withheld during your time of court supervision. If you complete it satisfactorily then a...

Is there a written fee agreement? That would guide how much attorney could take as fees. Also your spouse should have signed the settlement...