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Can she get a lien on the house even tho its also in my husbands name. can she amend my name in the initial order?

John's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

Maiden or married name is not a relevant consideration. If you have a judgment against you and the judgment is filed properly then it will act as a...

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Is bankruptcy a good option for me

John's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

Your combined household income is relatively high and may bar you from filing a chapter 7. But maybe not. It really depends on all the surrounding...

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Am I legally responsible for my husband's debts after we divorce?

John's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

I don't know if this is the same person as the one who inquired about the 401K but yes (likely) again. Assets and liabilities accrued during the...

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Am I entitled to part of my husbands 401k plan after we divorce

John's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

Yes. You can have the 401K divided according to the amount accumulated during thew life of the marriage. Or potentially a lump sum pay-out directly...

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What can I do to get these lien releases

John's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

A couple of things went off track here: 1)the judgment liens should have been stripped (if the math was right) when the case was filed by the prior...

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Can I get a divorce or separation without losing the house which is in my name only and I have made all the payments on?

John's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

An untenable set of circumstances. There's overlapping bankrutpcy and matrimonial issues here that need to be resolved. I urge, honestly, to seek...

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How do I secure the property in my name or if I die my wife gets the property that's legally binding.

John's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

I really think you put the cart before the horse in this. Buying out the future contingent interest of your sibling while your father is still...

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Can my sister do anything about this? At least take the debt and out it under him?

John's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Oh jeez. How many times I've seen this happen in my 15 years of bankruptcy practice. Between family members, spouses, best friends, fill-in-blank. ...

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To reopen bankruptcy case is there a time limit ?

John's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

As a previous attorney stated, there is no time limit on when you can motion to reopen a case. However, the older the case, the better the reason...

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The case status of my divorce In ecourt is disposed but in comment s says 1-12-16CC1-21. What that means? Thanks soo much. :)

John's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

Deciphering ecourts abbreviations may be a waste of time. Contact either your attorney or the court to see what has happened, what is pending and...

John C. Kim's Answers (169)

Can she get a lien on the house even tho its also in my husbands name. can she amend my name in the initial order?

Is bankruptcy a good option for me

Am I legally responsible for my husband's debts after we divorce?

Am I entitled to part of my husbands 401k plan after we divorce

What can I do to get these lien releases

Can I get a divorce or separation without losing the house which is in my name only and I have made all the payments on?

How do I secure the property in my name or if I die my wife gets the property that's legally binding.

Can my sister do anything about this? At least take the debt and out it under him?

To reopen bankruptcy case is there a time limit ?

The case status of my divorce In ecourt is disposed but in comment s says 1-12-16CC1-21. What that means? Thanks soo much. :)