Can I sue to force her to pay me monies owed if the property is underwater?

The proper person to answer your question may be your divorce attorney. Your question is more of a matrimonial legal question than that of a real...

Is this true?

If you have a judgment filed against you it will be a lien on any real property owned by you. If you do not believe the judgment is correct and...

You can make your signature however you want to make your signature because any signature is legally binding however it's a good idea to use a...

Whats my best course of action?

The likelihood of getting your down payment released back to you really depends on the terms of the contract of sale. Hopefully your first attorney...

Easement.....

You really do need to speak with a real estate attorney so that your deed can be reviewed. If you have an easement for a driveway and it runs with...

When do I need to obtain counsel? Am I better off with an adjustable or fixed mortgage rate?

You should retain a real estate attorney before you sign contracts. Once you find a home and submit a written offer or sign a sales agreement you...

Does a tenant's make shift bathroom pose a health risk to other tenants on the property? He hooked up a potty to kitchen drain!!

Asking if it is a health threat to other tenants really is not a legal question for an attorney. I am sure it is disturbing to any other tenants. ...

You may have a cause of action against your seller for breach of contract and/ or specific performance. Your attorney should review the contract...

Is this legal or merely a practice for a landlord to require "half of taxes" on a commercial rental property?

Yes it is common for the tenant to be responsible for their proportionate share of utilities and real estate taxes.

What do I do.. I can not and they will not answer the door. I don't want them angry but it clear they have known about the house

You should hire an attorney who handles landlord tenant actions to start an eviction proceeding for you. You will need to serve them with a notice...