If a property is in an estate and the others owners want the property to foreclosure because they don't want to pay one of the

It is difficult to understand exactly what is going on. If the property is owned by the estate of a decedent, title is vested in each heir. If...

While filling out paperwork for a short sale, I, strongly suspect my title is defective, now what?

Your attorney, or you if you did this on your own, should have ordered a title binder prior to closing. The binder would have disclosed any title...

Do I have any rights after a real estate closing?

You should have had a Home Inspection early on that would reveal problems with the house. You also had a duty to do a final inspection on the date...

Does Passaic county offer "divorce on the papers"

You will be required to appear in court. The first appearance will be for an Early Settlement Panel. This is when the parties and their attorneys...

I was going out of country for 3 months so I sent my landlord 3 post dated checks together.

First, your security deposit should have covered 1 1/2 months rent. Absent that, the landlord has a right to pursue you for the rent. You can...

Hostile downstairs tenant

You have the right to peaceful enjoyment. You should send a letter to the landlord listing the complaints and their duration and state that if...

I filed chapter 13, paying a fee of $1500. I have to pay $600 monthly for the house I owned. Does this sound right?

Without knowing the specifics of your financial situation, this is difficult to answer. You should only file a Chapter 13 if you intend to keep...

What comes first bankruptcy or divorce

A creditor can pursue a spouse for debts incurred by the other spouse for "necessary" debts. For example, if credit card debt was incurred for...

I am not certain what if any charges were made against you related to the drugs. If you were also charged with drug offenses related to the same...

Do i need a real estate attorney or a divorce attorney

The lender normally will not allow a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The lender needs to complete the foreclosure process to wipe out any liens on...