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Friday, December 17, 2010 Cook County a "Judicial Hellhole"? Looking into the claims The American Tort Reform Association has released its annual list of Judicial Hellholes and, once again, Cook County is prominently featured. The catchy name and scary graphics almost guarantee press coverage and strong reaction. The report hasn't made a big splash in the Chicago papers as of yet, but then again, the report was just released this week. The Daily Herald noted the pending release of the "Judicial Hellholes" report this week with a story, by Ted Cox, quoting Thomas Demetrio (speaking "only partially tongue in cheek") as saying that ATRA's poor ranking of our local courts should be viewed as a "badge of honor." Actually, Cook County's rating slipped a little in the current report. In its 2009 ratings, Cook County was the third worst jurisdiction in the country. This year, we were no better, or worse, than fifth.

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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Payday Reform Expected To Pass House Photo by Mark MullisThe Illinois Legislature is closer to passing reform to the Payday Loan Act and the Consumer Installment Loan Act, which would close loopholes that have allowed some of the more predatory practices of lenders. Crain’s reports the Consumer Installment Act is expected to be amended to impose a cap of 99% on consumer installment loans under $4,000. The Payday Loan Reform Act will be amended to increase terms of loans to six months. Lynda DeLaforgue, co-director of Citizen Action Illinois celebrated the legislation, which is expected to pass the House when lawmakers come back later this month saying “We will for the first time have set rates on these unsecured loans made to the most vulnerable borrowers.” Payday loan businesses have come under fire for charging incredibly high interest rates and preying on lower income people. Predictably, one of Illinois’ biggest lenders, PLS Financial Services was displeased and are reportedly cons

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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Mortgage foreclosure mediation program launched Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has announced a program to assist struggling homeowners facing foreclosure. According to the Circuit Court's press release (linked above), the Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program "will provide free housing counseling and legal services to Cook County homeowners and families in foreclosure. The program is aimed at helping homeowners resolve their mortgage cases in the most timely and respectful manner possible." Judge Evans said, "The program's goal is to deliver critical services to homeowners as early as possible once the foreclosure process begins. In this way, homeowners in crisis are assured of receiving the support and information they need to explore fully their options either to stay in their homes or to negotiate a respectable exit." To be eligible for this program, a person must be the owner and occupant of a 1-4 family home or co

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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Elected judges not "more biased or incompetent than their appointed counterparts" That's the position taken by Eric Posner, the Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law at the University of Chicago, in the May 17 issue of Newsweek. Professor Posner writes that ongoing research, in which he and colleagues from Duke and New York Universities are engaged, supports this conclusion. Elected state court judges, says Posner, are more productive than their appointed brothers and sisters (as measured by the numbers of opinions produced), "nearly as professionally respected (as measured by citations per opinion), and no less independent (as measured by their willingness to disagree with judges in their own party)." Posner's bottom line: "[A]s long as judges, like politicians, have the power to shape law through their decisions and interpretations, they must be accountable to their communities."

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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Payday Reform Expected To Pass House Photo by Mark MullisThe Illinois Legislature is closer to passing reform to the Payday Loan Act and the Consumer Installment Loan Act, which would close loopholes that have allowed some of the more predatory practices of lenders. Crain’s reports the Consumer Installment Act is expected to be amended to impose a cap of 99% on consumer installment loans under $4,000. The Payday Loan Reform Act will be amended to increase terms of loans to six months. Lynda DeLaforgue, co-director of Citizen Action Illinois celebrated the legislation, which is expected to pass the House when lawmakers come back later this month saying “We will for the first time have set rates on these unsecured loans made to the most vulnerable borrowers.” Payday loan businesses have come under fire for charging incredibly high interest rates and preying on lower income people. Predictably, one of Illinois’ biggest lenders, PLS Financial Services was displeased and are reportedly con

The Mehta Law Group

The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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Mortgage foreclosure mediation program launched Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has announced a program to assist struggling homeowners facing foreclosure. According to the Circuit Court's press release (linked above), the Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program "will provide free housing counseling and legal services to Cook County homeowners and families in foreclosure. The program is aimed at helping homeowners resolve their mortgage cases in the most timely and respectful manner possible." Judge Evans said, "The program's goal is to deliver critical services to homeowners as early as possible once the foreclosure process begins. In this way, homeowners in crisis are assured of receiving the support and information they need to explore fully their options either to stay in their homes or to negotiate a respectable exit." To be eligible for this program, a person must be the owner and occupant of a 1-4 family home or c

The Mehta Law Group

The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group-Chicagoland The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group-Chicagoland The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Illinois Implied Consent (Statutory Summary Suspension) Proceeding: Your Illinois drivers license (or your right to drive in the State of Illinois if you're not an Illinois licensed driver) was most likely suspended for anywhere from six months to three years for failing or refusing a chemical (breath / blood) test. This suspension is known as a statutory summary suspension. Read your paperwork carefully. This suspension typically begins on the 46th day following your arrest. If you would like to challenge this suspension, you or your attorney must file a Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension with the court. This petition / challenge applies only to your statutory summary suspension and has nothing to do with the Illinois DUI criminal charge (see below). Overall, about 15 percent of statutory summary suspensions are rescinded.

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group-Chicagoland The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group-Chicagoland The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Illinois Implied Consent (Statutory Summary Suspension) Proceeding: Your Illinois drivers license (or your right to drive in the State of Illinois if you're not an Illinois licensed driver) was most likely suspended for anywhere from six months to three years for failing or refusing a chemical (breath / blood) test. This suspension is known as a statutory summary suspension. Read your paperwork carefully. This suspension typically begins on the 46th day following your arrest. If you would like to challenge this suspension, you or your attorney must file a Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension with the court. This petition / challenge applies only to your statutory summary suspension and has nothing to do with the Illinois DUI criminal charge (see below). Overall, about 15 percent of statutory summary suspensions are rescinded.

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The Mehta Law Group The Mehta Law Group, Ltd.The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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Joseph Reyes, the father embroiled in a divorce and custody case that has turned in to a religious battle, will not be allowed to take his daughter to Catholic Mass on Easter Sunday, a Cook County judge ruled today. In denying Reyes’ request during the close of divorce proceedings, Judge Renee Goldfarb was merely upholding a temporary restraining order that says the father can’t expose his 3-year-old daughter to any other religion than the Jewish faith. At issue is a disputed agreement that the one-time couple would raise the girl in the Jewish faith. But after Joseph Reyes’ had the child baptized in the Catholic church last November — and emailed photos of the event to the girl’s mother, Rebecca Reyes — the case has mushroomed in to a battle over religion. And it’s grabbed national headlines. During weeks of hearings, the two sides agreed the child may make a choice about which religion she’d like to practice. “How can Ela choose if she’s not exposed to a number of different religions

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The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Illinois Implied Consent (Statutory Summary Suspension) Proceeding: Your Illinois drivers license (or your right to drive in the State of Illinois if you're not an Illinois licensed driver) was most likely suspended for anywhere from six months to three years for failing or refusing a chemical (breath / blood) test. This suspension is known as a statutory summary suspension. Read your paperwork carefully. This suspension typically begins on the 46th day following your arrest. If you would like to challenge this suspension, you or your attorney must file a Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension with the court. This petition / challenge applies only to your statutory summary suspension and has nothing to do with the Illinois DUI criminal charge (see below). Overall, about 15 percent of statutory summary suspensions are rescinded. The Mehta Law Group www.mehtalawgroup.com 312-590-2000

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Contested Divorce: One party opposes the other because he or she disagrees with the other party on some of the issues of the divorce such as property, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, assumption of debts, etc.One party opposes the other because he or she disagrees with the other party on some of the issues of the divorce such as property, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, assumption of debts, etc.

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Custody: The legal right and responsibility awarded by the Court for the care of the child. Under Minnesota law, there is recognition of legal custody and physical custody. In addition, a new statute allows the parties to avoid the use of custody language in favor of developing a parenting plan.The legal right and responsibility awarded by the Court for the care of the child. Under Minnesota law, there is recognition of legal custody and physical custody. In addition, a new statute allows the parties to avoid the use of custody language in favor of developing a parenting plan The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 www.mehtalawgroup.com

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The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. The Mehta Law Group, provides sound legal representation in the following areas:* Divorce,* Custody & Child Support* DUI/ Traffic* Contract/ Business Disputes* Real Estate Closings* Personal Injury* Landlord* Tenant Law*Forecloure DefenseFlat fees and low hourly rates The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 info@mehtalawgroup.com www.mehtalawgroup.com

Order of Protection

Getting an Order For Protection(O.F.P.) Is there a person who has harmed or threatened you or your family? You can get the court to help you stop the abuse! Read this information to learn whether you need an Order for Protection, and to learn how to get one. Click on one of the questions below to go directly to that area. What is an Order For Protection? Who Can Get an Order For Protection? Do I need a Court Order to Stop the Abuse? How Do I Get an Order For Protection? What Can the Order For Protection Include? How Does the Abuser Find Out About the Order? What Happens at the Hearing? What Happens After the Hearing? How Long am I Protected? What Happens if the Abuser Violates the Order? Do I Have to Have a Court Hearing to Get an OFP? How Do I Change, Extend, or Dismiss an OFP? What is an Order For Protection? An Order For Protection (OFP) is a court order that will help to protect you from domestic abuse. An Order For Protection tells the abuser to stop harming or threatening you. Do

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What is Collaborative Divorce?Collaborative divorce is the newest method of alternative dispute resolution in family law. It can best be described as a method of practicing law in which the lawyers for both sides (parties) agree to assist the clients to resolve conflicts by employing cooperative techniques rather than adversarial strategies and litigation. All of the people involved commit themselves to achieving a negotiated outcome.  It is agreed that no litigation will be commenced during the negotiations. The Mehta Law Group 312-590-2000 www.mehtalawgroup.comi info@mehtalawgroup.com

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Collaborative Divorce

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