I would not think it likely you can patent a family recipe. But you are correct anyway in thinking a consultation with an attorney is the...

If I found a credit card and tried to take money off but didn't what could happen?

Be glad you were unsuccessful. Throw the card away, and hopefully you will never hear about it again.

I on w/comp for over a yr want settlement still nothing

What does your attorney say?

This a garnishment problem

Maybe a Chapter 13 bankruptcy wouldn't be the worst idea? With your foreclosure problem and this, it might make sense to think about it.

How likely will a judge give my wife the house during our divorce trial-when its in default and will be foreclosed?

Maybe filing bankruptcy would make sense.

What do I do on an investment property that I can't maintain any longer?

Maybe try to short sell it or give it back to the lender. Obviously, part of those deals is no deficiency judgment against you.

Chapter 13, yes; Chapter 7, probably not, but it's possible depending on the circumstances. Why do you want to stop it?

I'm a 29-year legal secretary on disability. I have another question regarding typing an "Order" for Notice of Withdrawal.

If this is a test your taking, you can't ask attorneys to give you the answers. I mean you CAN, but...!

I have a case pending 9 yrs, from an accident lots stitches both legs. The lawyer does nothing, nor returns calls. My option?

Go see a different lawyer and explain the facts of the case and the situation with the other lawyer.

What statute of limitations? Bankruptcy wipes out your obligation to pay the note. Why do you care about the SOL in that context?