Should we file for bankruptcy for mostly mortgage and car debt and little credit card debt.

There are many facets to bankruptcy and you have to consider what happens to the cosigners as well and whether you want to keep assets. In multiple...

Is it true that lawyers have to do one a pro bono case a year?

These are often assigned by the court to the neediest of clients. Continue to seek counsel on your own, or check with legal aid in your area. If...

My share of an inheritance goes into trust. The will gives me the option of making a disclaimer, treating me as if I had

Get a lawyer. It is our job to make sure trustees don't "crush you like a bug" if their authorizations on the trust to not allow it. The trustee...

Can My Ex Take My Daughter To Her Office On A Holiday Even though I am Off From Work And Available?

She seems within her rights. My happily married son can/will take his 7 year old daughter to work on two of the three of the day after Christmas,...

The size of my Dad's estate makes it liable for NJ estate taxes but not federal. If I disclaim my inheritance in order to

Note that estate taxes are based generally on the size of the estate. This is different from inheritance taxes, that are based on who receives the...

Child Custody Issues

You are in violation and can have your custody changed if you don't start doing this. You can NOT control your ex's actions after your marriage...

I've read that a disclaimer on an inheritance must describe the property being disclaimed. I am not in line to inherit any

These can be complicated and can fail if not done correctly. Hire an attorney for this to ensure that you get the result you want. Some things are...

Cell Phone while driving (3rd time)

It is now serious enough that hiring an attorney to negotiate a penalty that does not include loss of license would be your best bet. Or perhaps...

For the first bedroom you need 70 square feet for the first person, and 50 additional square feet per person from the second on. To have 4 people...

You made a contract and the other side did not honor it. You can return the dog for your money under contract law, or try to sue under the Consumer...