It is stunning how often people "switch out" ownership of property without involving the mortgage lender. As various counsel has stated, the loan...

Civil debt

Student loan dischargeability is a complex area in bankruptcy law. As well, it is quickly evolving. Please seek the advice of a qualified attorney...

About Motion date in court

Appearance by the parties varies widely between courts (and between courts in different counties and even types of courts within the same county)...

Do I try to refinance and pull out money to pay everything so we only have one payment or declare bankruptcy before divorce?

This is a tough situation - especially with children involved. Legally, there is an integral overlap of both matrimonial and bankruptcy law. Coming...

Is my car and/or my new house and/or my bank account subject to division in case of divorce?

This is not good. The simple answer is yes. The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to prove otherwise. Take immediate action.

Can I ask judge to set date to rule on divorce or do I have to start all over & lawyer file some kind of motion (discovery etc)?

You can ask the judge anything you want. However, the judge will do what he will choose to do. In the situation as you describe, the judge will...

How do I get a copy of my response to the charges made by my wife in her divorce petition, and how much does it cost?

Wouldn't you have a copy of YOUR response already? As far as the entire physical file, you can go to the clerk's office and identify yourself with...

Do I have to give money to her too,because she doesn't work?

The question is too incomplete to really answer. As such, the answer can only be incomplete also. Generally, maintenance/alimony/spousal support -...

How is a divorce process handled in a local newspaper?

We do many publication divorces in our office. The process is rather complicated - including various time consuming searches - before a motion to...

Is it to late to get an annulment? And how do I go about that, if I do.

The good news is that you found out quickly at least that the marriage would not work. Now it's time to use that to your advantage and make the...