Do I need to declare bankruptcy if I foreclose to protect myself from future attempts by the lender to collect mortgage debt?

The problem is not just foreclosure. If you do not formally declare BR, most lenders will take over your condo AND then hit you with breach of...

Can I do a divorce by publication?

Yes you can. You will get a judgment by default if he does not appear or answer. You might find my legal guide on selecting and hiring a lawyer ...

Do i need an lawyer to gain custody of my 13 year old daughter?

You can secure a pro se kit from the family law court which issued the original order. Court personnel can give you the forms and explain the time...

Most states have a statute of limitations for six years for a breach of contract. He is well within that time. If it is a ring + other losses he...

If you are the registered owner of the car you can file a police complaint for theft by deception. Be aware that he might cross sue you for unpaid...

Do I have a case against D.H.S.

Most of the time government agencies are immune to lawsuits. In the case of false arrest and imprisonment you might have a case. You can discuss...

Does a motion for withdrawl need to be filed if couples want to work things out w/o attorneys?

If a motion has to be filed and it is to be withdrawn, the court needs to know why. If both are represented by counsel, the attorneys are expected...

Who has burden of proof in temporary protection of abuse

When the order is temporary, the benefit of the doubt is given to the person requesting it. Once it is obtained if the other party motions the...

Question: I am a sales rep and have not met my advance in sales comission in quite some time. I am in the hole to a tune of $13

In most cases salaries for commissioned employees are advances against earnings. You post what the deficiency was but not what you did earn for...

If I am wrongfully terminated from a job would my former employer have the right to release that to a future employer?

Your employer can make truthful statements. They can say you were terminated, and you can say to a potential employer that the state ruled the...