Does my daughter have to pay off an ex whom resided in the same home?

Primary question -- whose name is on the title and on the mortgage? Presumably, love interfered with the idea of getting any sort of agreement...

Can I settle a credit card account with the law firm for less?

Yes, you can settle the account and arrange for a payment plan if the creditor is willing. Note that information will find its way to your credit...

Is it legal for my ex-fiance to keep my truck from me when I have made the payments and am on the title with her?

Your primary problem is that legally she is a 50% owner of the vehicle -- you and she share title. Who is responsible for paying is an issue...

What is considered using estate property before abondonment

I think one of the board members already answered the question. It appears you have changed its focus slightly in this new version. Here's...

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If there is a Motion to Dismiss filed does the court always set a hearing or only when the Judge finds that there is good merit?

The Court will schedule a hearing because a chapter 7 debtor does not have the absolute right to dismiss his or her case. The motion will be on...

Chapter 13 and Power of Attorney

If the question is whether someone can accompany a debtor to attend a meeting, the answer is yes. Another professional (like an accountant) can...

What options does one have in the event that one is not satisfied with the legal representation on a bankruptcy case?

You have omitted too many details to give an answer that would be helpful. Who is the client? Who wants to fire whom? Has a bankruptcy case...

How can I be sure that I am not being over charged by an attorney during Chapter 13 bankruptcy???

Your original retention agreement contemplates a straight-forward case. The fees do not expect out of the ordinary events like a disable car...

What exacty does a motion for continuance of an automatic stay do? And what exactly is an automatic stay in bankruptcy?

Your ex failed in his chapter 13 case. Hje has filed a chapter 7 and is looking for the automatuc stay to be restored. The stay acts to prohibit...

Do I need a lawyer?

The first thing you should do is assemble all paperwork regarding these transactions and write a summary of dates, people, amounts, credit card...