My now, ex husband, opened a credit card and added me as an authorized user.Trying to "persuade" me to change the divorce filing

I doubt that, if all of what you say is true, that you will go to jail. But you are likely to be responsible for some or all of the charges on the...

A lawyer is threatening my husband with a class d felony for not paying credit cards. can this happen?

This is America; we don't have a debtor's prison. That means that noone in America goes to jail for missing credit card payments. Now, there...

What kind of lawyer do i need to help me remove closed accounts on me credit report? (i was reported by default)

I have had some success in suing creditors in this situation to remove the entry on the credit. Before filing a lawsuit, I would gather all the...

How to handle a fraudulent charge made on my credit card?

This is a very sticky situation. The police don't like to get into domestic financial matters, especially old ones, and Best Buy has already...

Is it legal to put a 6 ft. privacy fence on the property line without consulting your neighbor in N.C.?

The short answer is yes, as long as it is on his property. How much is it bothering you? A lawsuit to argue about will cost about $4500 or more.

Bank of America giving us the run around with a modification 3 years in the making! What recourse is there, if any?

Call the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks --919-733-3016. They have a program for loan modifications and they may be able to...

I was approved for a loan modification in 2011, paid the fees associated with the modifcation and made monthly payments....

No choices are available. You probably should consider filing a lawsuit against PHH to enjoin them from proceeding with the foreclosure.

Took out second mortage on first home paid cash for second home

The answer is that they can, but they are not likely to. Banks in this climate usually do not enforce deficiency judgments in...

How can I get information on if my mortgage company put up full "consideration"for my mortgage. My mortgage company said I need

I have written a book on mortgage and banking law, and I have no idea what this question is about. The note in your transaction recites...

It all depends on what the contract says; many contracts provide for an appraisal contingency. Newer forms commonly used do not. It is hard to...