My ex husband passed away last year...my name was still on the mortgage..not the deed

Still alot to know in order to adequately respond. Was an estate opened with the county registrar of wills for your ex-husband in order to handle...

It may be wise to add a provision to each and every lease that addresses this issue and that the tenant is in violation of the lease if it...

My husband has credit cards in his name only that he has maxed out. We are joint owners of our home, am I liable in PA?

He can declare bankruptcy as an individual and likely have all of the unsecured debt in his name only discharged. Your home would be protected as...

I have been paying a debt collector attorney for 6 years. The attorney stopped representing capitol one. Now Capitol one says I

If the payments were consistently made and you have at least a few of the most recent statements from the collection attorney, you may have a case...

How to proceed with a court claim being filed against me. I'm thinking for counter sueing a collection agency.

No it is not and you likely have a claim against them under the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). An attorney such as myslef can help...

Owe 8 credit cards cant pay if i give them 10 bucks a month do they have to take it and have no legal problems for me???

It will not stop them from any legal action. Even if you enter into agreements with some of them, one, two or more could decide to file suit...

If i have debts woul bankruptcy be a option

Bankruptcy is always an option when your financial siutation becomes dire and you are looking for a fresh start. Depending on your financial...

What does the following mean? "Bank accounts, rents and royalties can be garnished."

If you haven't done so already, do not sign anything until a TX attorney has reviewed it for you. Even if you are not asked to sign anything it is...

My mother died and my half brother took everything? Do I have any rights?

The intestate law in CA is key. Whether the items have monetary value is really not the issue because of the value they present to you. Contact a...

I currently have a written lease which expires 7/31/2013. My landlord is now trying to sell the condo.

Your current contract/lease should suffice to keep you in the condo. I would have to review and know more to be certain. The new owners may be...