My wife and I own our house. If we separate and my wife leaves the house are we both legally responsible for making the mortgage

If your wife and you are both borrowers under the mortgage, you are both liable even if one of you does not live in the house. Even if you have a...

If a gov’t agency inappropriately seizes income taxes, what recourse do you have?

Other government agencies may seize refunds in some cases, as provided for by statute. If you contest the liability, you should raise it with both...

IRS Personal Lien but not on title report. Wife innocent AND now divorced - help

If the lien does not show up on a title report, there should be no problem in transferring title. If the lien does show up, you should immediately...

1 yr old daughter

I have litigated some CPS cases in Maryland, and it is important to get counsel immediately if you become the target of a CPS investigation....

You should definitely get counsel on this, as that will help to resolve this case. I would ask the defendant's attorney for a short extension. If...

Can the state of maryland collect a debt . thats 20 years old .i wasn't even notified until 2011 was there first attemp

The statute of limitations would possibly apply. But, I would have to look at the paperwork to determine if the State of Maryland has any further...

What are the tax implications of performing the quitclaim process to remove my mother's name from my house title?

You should definitely have the deed transferred to your name only. When you sell, you would then qualify for the $250K exemption. Her tax position...

Can I sue the tatto parlor?

You may have a claim, but I am not sure what your damages are. Was their any infection or other medical condition caused by this tattoo?

Repossession -collection

You should definitely contest this, and work out a payment plan with the collection agency. Depending on the age of the debt and any collateral,...

When my ex-husband left, we had our house on the market & it didn't sell. I can no longer afford to live here. What can I do?

You have a number of options, and I am glad to help you with them. If the interest rate on the house is too high, you may be able to get the lender...