This is really a question for an Arizona attorney familiar with traffic law cases. Contact the county Bar Association for the county in Arizona to get some referrals to local attorneys that can answer your questions. Often, state laws will provide that by driving in the state you will accept service of the violation by mail. Check with an Arizona attorney.
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I agree with the previous answer. Presumably, the lawyer talked the case over with you, reviewed the case file and showed up in court. Ask him for an explanation of how your fees were used. Maybe the other party was contacted by your lawyer and was afraid to go forward. Did you have an engagement agreement with him which told you what you would be charged for?
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In addition to what Mr. Repay says above, if the Landlord does not want to consider such an arrangement, you may ask for an "option" to purchase or "right of first refusal." For example, if the Landlord obtains a purchase contract from a buyer, he would be obligated to offer the property to you on the same terms. If you get to this point in negotiations, see a local attorney familiar with these matters.
Based on the facts as presented, an executor is not personally responsible for these debts. THat does presume that you did not in any other way make yourself personally liable for the debts. You should consult a local attorney to discuss your options for clearing estate.
You or your attorney should to move to have relief from the late payments or to have the terms the of your maintenance payments altered to allow you to pay the mortgage directly until such time as the house sells.
You could contact your local bar association for a referral to a local legal aid organization that may be able to help you get that together.
I meant "consult"
The first thing that you need to do is make sure that you and the children are safe from harm. Call the police if you are in danger. You can contact your local police department for referrals to shelters. Try to put aside some money so that you can move out on your own and get a lawyer to file for divorce it the issues cannot be worked out.
The first step is to cunsult with an attorney to see how to best protect your rights. A complete look needs to be taken at your assets and liabilities. Feel free to contact me to discuss options.
The bank that holds the note on your HELOC will likely have the right to sue you on the note. One of the options that they have, if they receive a judgment, is to garnish your wages. The lender that holds your 1st mortgage might also have the option to do same thing if there is a deiciency judgment.