Hi, Im looking to amend corp to add partner

Sure. Depends whether it's an LLC or a C Corp but it's not hard to draft the paperwork.

Do I need to register my company in the U.S before merging?

That is a question that requires an in-depth understanding of the deal and both corporate structures. This requires an attorney to answer.

Is it better for my wife and I to take all payments (as freelancers) into my corporation?

When your customers pay into a corporation you are taxed twice. Once at the lower corporate tax rate when the corporation pays taxes and again at...

Two people own the house one what to but the other out. how much does now own. 1/2?

Typically you'd split it on a prorated basis, based on each of your contribution to the purchase price. But also who paid for the upkeep of the house?

A non-profit in NY has to have at least 3 directors. The best thing to do is draft a resignation and ask him to sign it so there is no question...

What possible benefit do you hope to achieve by forming an LLC in Delaware? Typically people form Delaware corporations because they need to issue...

Can my company file a lien for nonpayment of services?

First you have to file a lawsuit and get a judgment and then you can file it as a lien on the home. Based on the facts stated here, you cannot get...

Can I sue my coop board for assessing a penalty that far exceeded the damage I caused?

I'd have an attorney draft an agreement that they will not press charges if you pay the money as the building will consider the matter adequately...

Is it common for a lawyer to ask for a percentage of equity from the client's company that he is incorporating as his fee?

Of course not. Is it common for the plumber to be added to the deed when you need a new toilet? It can happen if you have no money and you need a...

Trial Loan Modification denied due to liens found. But brought account current before Trial ended and denied. Now what?

You need to file bankruptcy to get them to negotiate in good faith. I'm a bankruptcy attorney and I see this kind of thing regularly. The bank gets...