After signing the contract for the sale of our home, is there something we can do within 24 hours to void a part of the contract

We really need more info to make that determination such as what it was that they made an issue of. We would also need to see a copy of the...

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I have a atv that is registered in my name. My wife claiming it to be a marital asset. I live in ny . Is it half hers.

It depends when you purchased the asset as the other attorneys indicate. If during the marriage it is a marital asset.

Am I under breach of contract or am I doing the right thing by stopping all communication with this company?

You should send them a written notice via certified mail that they are in breach of the contract and unless they cure you will cease work and sue...

Is it a breach in itself if I cut-off communication & 'down tools' if I believe the other party is in breach of contract?

If you can clearly demonstrate that you did all you could to notify them of the default and gave them an opportunity to cure and they have not, and...

Retain and Pay still allowed?

Yes for houses it is permitted but for cars you need to reaffirm or the lender can subsequently declare that you defaulted and repossess the car.

Final report discharging and closing out a chapter 13 case.

It could have several meanings but I suspect it means there were no assets other than your monthly payments to liquidate and distribute in the...

Contested divorce. can a judge force me to get an attorney. I'm single mother of 2 and cannot afford an attorney

No, you cannot be forced to retain an attorney in a divorce case or any type of case for that matter.

Can you amend a no-asset chapter 7, due to possible judgment?

You should reopen the case to add the creditor. You don't want to deal with collection efforts right after a bankruptcy filing.

I need a pro bono or payment plan lawyer for a 12 year old identity theft charge with no other criminal record

Are you looking for criminal defense assistance or a pro Bono bankruptcy counsel? If it is bankruptcy counsel you have a compelling story and I...

I've been married 2 years (NY state). If I divorce, do I have to split our assets 50/50 and pay alimony till she remarries?

That is a difficult question to answer on this platform and would better be answered in person. However, as a general rule you will have to pay at...