Can my wife protect herself from paying a student loan she cosigned for by transferring her assets to me.

To do so would be what is considered a fraudulent conveyance, the transfer of assets to avoid the claim of a creditor. Essentially the creditor...

What is an average contingency fee structure for an contract/employment breach?

A normal contingency fee is within that range. A third is pretty typical but if you are concerned about fees why not go with the firm that will do...

I purchased home thru NHS queens ny the atty said his fee was a 1000 he requested money upfront at closing after reviewing my do

What does your retainer agreement say? Was he to be paid at closing as well? Demand an accounting of the hours spent on the case and send a...

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 with second under the water

If the house if 345 on zilliow you can't strip off the second mortgage. I would consider applying for a loan modification and then filing to get...

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Divorce Custody: I am living in my own apartment for 2.5 years. Can a Judge say my husband does not have to pay alimony for a

I agree with attorney Browde. Courts favor preserving the marital lifestyle as much as possible which living with you mother would not be.

Please explain how retainers work

There are different type of retainer agreements but generally a traditional retainer provides for a down payment from which the attorney's hourly...

Divorce Custody Child Support - Do parents have to pay child support from separate property such as from their inheritance?

Yes, it can be included in the calculation of child support payments.

Divorce Alimony Maintainance - My husband abandoned my family giving no support. My family has been helping me financially

I disagree that it is considered income and that you are entitled to alimony and child support if he is wealthy and you have no resources. Hire...

Divorce Custody - My family had borrowed money and hired lawyers to represent me. Opposing counsel actually manipulated my

I have never personally witnessed such tactics although what my colleague lists as an example is certainly conceivable.

What is the process to notify the electric company that I filed bankruptcy?

Fax or drop off a letter stating that you have filed for protection under the bankruptcy code and that section 362 of the code called the automatic...