I was injured in a car accident, the at fault insurance company denied liability and I sued. Before filing suit I went ahead and

It isn't "your" settlement anymore. It belongs to your insurance company because they paid you.

Going to mediation for auto injury accident which left me permanently disabled and EVERY aspect of my life changed. Help!!

The reason for the variation is that juries from different localities tend to return verdicts in different amounts. I am surprised to hear that...

I currently have a chapter 13 bankruptcy, but am considering turning it into a chapter 7, but am not sure on some of the details

You can convert your case to a 7 and let your estranged husband try to continue the 13 on his own. The trustee can demand that your brother turn...

What kind hit would my credit score take if I convert a joint Ch. 13 to a Ch. 7?

Credit scores are a mystery, you can gain or lose points for blowing your nose in public. You would still be able to get an apartment.

You could change, but it would probably not be cost-effective.

Sold car to family member

Probably not. There could be questions about whether this was a fair martket price, were there side-deals which would make the arrangement...

Do I need a legal aid?

Timing is everything: First, there is the matter of when the judgment was filed. The judgment is good for 10 years unless it is renewed before the...

I forfeited pension benefits in lieu of his paying tuition. He didn't pay anything, I did. Can this be overturned?

Overturned, no. Enforced, yes. According to your statement, he did not obey the conditions of the decree of divorce. He should be brought back...

Divorce process and income tax filing

You are still officially married. You can file jointly, or you can filed "married, filing seperately"

Divorce agreement and name change

Since I don't have the paperwork in front of me, I can only guess, but the standard language is that you have permission to change your name...