If I cosign a loan for my daughter on a car in her name would I be held responsible. Or liable in a car accident for any damage

If you only co-sign and put title, registration and insurance in her name you will not be responsible for damages caused by an accident. You are...

My granddaughter wants to leave our house and sign herself into a shelter, can I do anything?

Since you are not her legal guardian you have no basis in law to stop her from leaving.

Do I have to make payments to a payday lender if I am presently have a wage garnishment?

Payday loans are illegal in New York. While I have heard of these companies making threats, I have not heard of them actually bringing suit...

Can I get charged with identity fraud for using my moms information on a parent loan for school ?

You probably can not be charged. At the time you took out the loan you did so with permission and therefore you did not act criminally. You may...

Debt collectors have begun garnishing 10% of my checks. I am questioning it's validity.

This debt must have already been turned into a judgment in order for your wages to be garnished. You can possibly bring an order to show cause to...

Merging two properties

You are better off keeping the two properties single and separate. It gives you more flexibility and adds value to the vacant lot. You can still...

Will myself of my mother have to pay any taxes or fees if she simply signs the deed to her house over to me?

You need to speak with a real estate attorney. The house can be transferred without any tax consequence now, however, that can create a capital...

Grandson 19 attacked by his mother & thrown out of the house. Now with me. What are her responsibilities to him now?

At age 19 he is legally an adult. She may not have any responsibility toward him.

How can I change the zoning of the property I'm about to purchase?

You would need to go before the zoning board of appeals and file an application for a change of zone, change of use or for a variance as is...

Can someone be removed from a land contract without their consent?

She can not simply take you off the contract or the deed. There are other issues that need to be considered. You should discuss this with your...

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