Can my landlord raise my rent if my lease isn't over? And we do have a contract for a year

Not usually, but the answer to your question is most likely to be found in your lease agreement.

On appeal, you are the "appellant" or, in some states, "petitioner." Your adversary is "appellee" or "respondent."

What should/shouldn't I say when asking for a continuance in court?

Telling the judge you need more time to see what your options are is not likely to succeed unless you have, objectively speaking, had little to no...

Is it legal for debt company to go straight for wage garnishment

A creditor needs a judgment in order to commence garnishment. Without a judgment, the creditor may not begin to enforce its claim through judicial...

Which debt status would be better for my credit report for settlement, "paid in full" or "debt settled"?

"Paid in full" is better for you than "debt settled." If you have a choice, pick the former.

Is filing chapter a threatening experience?

"Knowledge is power and power is victory." Properly and thoroughly explained, chapter 7 should not be a threatening experience. Consult competent...

How do I transfer the title of my car in my daughters name and continue to pay the loan myself

I agree with the comprehensive answer of attorney Nozzolillo.

Am I responsible for an electric bill left by boyfriend

Who is on the lease? You? Your ex? If you're the tenant, why would your ex remain liable for electricity on a residential unit he no longer...

Can I sue a body shop for providing work they didn't do and I have no paper trail because he would not take credit cards?

Chalk this series of events up to experience and move on. No damages, no suit. Just move on.

I am starting an income tax business in 2017, but want to file chapter 7 for personal will this affect my business?

I understood the question to inquire regarding starting a business AFTER receiving a chapter 7 discharge. Post-petition personal earnings are not...