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answered on Jul 17, 2025

They could revoke your supervision on the first one and convict you of the second one. That would result in a suspension of your drivers license.

Or they could keep the supervision in place on the first one and convict you on the second one. No direct impact on your drivers license but... View More

There’s no family-based immigration category for uncle-nephew relationships under current U.S. law. If your nephew wants to come to the U.S., applying for a student visa is one possibility, but they’ll need a U.S. citizen or green card holder to sponsor them and cover tuition and living... View More

It’s difficult to give a clear answer without seeing the actual documents or knowing more about the current status of your case, especially given the way your question is phrased. You mentioned that there’s a “signed agreement filed in court,” but also that there’s an upcoming pretrial.... View More

At age 62, you can apply for both Early Retirement and Social Security Disability. The Disability is about 20-25% higher than your Early Retirement Social Security.

If your doctors agree that your medical conditions prevent the work you have done for the last 5 years, then you have a good... View More

Exactly what you can or cannot compel your landlordTo do is spelled out in your lease. I have never seen the lease in Chicago that recited a minimum or maximum relative humidity that needed to be achieved or maintained. There are literally dozens of possible reasons why one room would be more... View More

You claim that your next-door neighbor is:

1.) "accessing my home without my permission" - You have heard of locks. They are cheap and you can put them on doors and windows.

2.) " blowing something up from the crawl space that irritates my eyes and throat" - How... View More

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answered on Jul 8, 2025

You say you received six months of probation. I think you mean you were suspended for six months?

If so, the suspension does not end just with the passage of time. You also have to pay the $250 reinstatement fee to the secretary of state to fully terminate the suspension.

You... View More

The most insidious lies are the ones that you tell yourself. on your facts, you confirmed to law enforcement: 1.) that you violated probation (by driving); 2.) that you violated state law by driving without insurance (you did not have a valid license so irrespective of whether you paid for... View More

H-1B is a dual intent visa. You do not need advance parole while traveling on an H-1B visa. You would not be deemed to have abandoned your I-485 application if you left the US while your I-485 is pending, because H-1B is dual intent and you can travel on it.

You have two options:... View More

This is easy. This is a small claims case as the amount in controversy is less than $10,000.00. The amount someone sues for has very little to do with anything. The Court will award the cost to repair/clean/restore the car. If a restraining order was in effect, additional monetary penalties may... View More

If your wife files a Ch. 13, she should identify whatever income/payment of debt you provide. In addtion, she should show whatever share of household expenses you provide.

In a Chapter 7, the "curtain" drops on date of iling (wife's eligibility for bankruptcy may be... View More

First of all, you have no right to contract until you are age 18 or over. Secondly, if your parents are still married, they are not legally obligated to provide you support through college. That is only a requirement if there is a divorce case and certain criteria are met. Usually I say they... View More

You posted this twice but you don't provide any details. You described the incident as a "near miss," yet you talk about a witness and a possible pending citation. For what? Did the cyclist hit your car? Did the cyclist wreck his bicycle to avoid colliding with you? Was the... View More

Generally, yes. But it can also be fact-specific - radius of dog's tether, person affirmatively approached or simply had nowhere else to pass, manner in which you tried to warn off, etc. In some cases, the person's conduct could be deemed contributory. Luckily, the damage sounds like it... View More

If you could prove that you warned the individual (such as by an eyewitness who overheard the exchange), the person who your dog attacked may bear some contributory negligence. That notwithstanding, you are liable for the attack because the animal was out of your control. The fact that your dog... View More

Yes. Do not buy a house during the marriage unless you understand all of the legal consequences. Based on your message, you may believe that "your" money is yours because it comes from your paycheck and it is placed into your account. This is not accurate. I highly suggest that you speak... View More

You posted this twice but you don't provide any details. You described the incident as a "near miss," yet you talk about a witness and a possible pending citation. For what? Did the cyclist hit your car? Did the cyclist wreck his bicycle to avoid colliding with you? Was the... View More

Congratulations on your recent marriage and upcoming addition to your family!

Your prior I-485 denial (due to lack of cooperation from your previous spouse) does not automatically jeopardize your new adjustment of status application, as long as your current marriage is genuine and you meet... View More

This is a very delicate and stressful situation, and it’s clear you're trying to handle it responsibly while protecting someone you care about. The main legal risk your boyfriend faces is whether the messages—especially those sent before you turned 17—could be interpreted as evidence of... View More

I agree with much of what my colleague wrote. That said, I must point out that someone with a severe allergy to peanuts bears the responsibility of asking whether food contains peanuts before they ingest it. You cannot charge the entire world with the responsibility of knowing that you have an... View More