My fiance is a subcontractor who finished a job and paid his employees by business checks.

He really needs to talk a lawyer. There may be liability for failure to pay the employee because of the check (employment law) and there is the...

Tree falls from my neighbors yard, and crushes my truck

It depends on whether the neighbor knew that particular tree was rotten and a danger. Otherwise, there is no liability. [This communication is...

We filed bankruptcy Nov 2009 and included our mortgage. Will it be difficult to lease an apartment.

Discrimination on the basis of bankruptcy filing is illegal. However, a landlord can evaluate your creditworthiness and make a decision whether to...

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Years ago i missed a few hoa payments, can that lien be discharged?

While the debt will typically be discharged, a lien is not removed without taking an action against the creditor. Whether it can be removed depends...

Is it illegal to tape the entire daily conversations of office employees in NJ.

I am not licensed in NJ. However, generally, your employer can tape anywhere on the premises except the bathroom. Some states require notice to...

If you are both adults and the photos are not obscene, then there is nothing prohibiting the photos. Obscene is determined by community values and...

What are the statue of limitations in VA for wage garnishments on closed accounts?

It sounds like you have nothing to garnish. If the debt was reduced to judgment, the judgment is good for 10 years and can be renewed for another...

Mom passed leaving bills and house with note, what do I do about her bills.

Was there a will? If so, the executor needs to deal with the estate. If not, are there assets? The mortgage still has to be paid to keep the house,...

I know I need a bankruptcy lawyer and have one. My question is below.

Even if the car is behind, it is possible to reaffirm (reinstate the contract and personal liability), if the lender agrees or redeem (pay off the...

What is a clearance letter? If you mean discharge, then the HOA fees should have been discharged. Generally, the fees owed before filing are...