If you file a ch 7 bankruptcy which includes your house, are you still required to pay the mortgage if you remain in the house?

Without reviewing your documents I am reluctant to provide a firm answer. However, based on the information you have provided, you are not...

Do a free consultation with a local attorney who knows Civil Defense and also Bankruptcy Law. If you want to settle on your own, get it in...

Definitely consult with a local attorney. It is a hassle and it will cost you a little, but you need an advocate on your side to protect your rights

If I take a post dated check for 4 years and he does not honor it, how hard would it be to collect?

Collecting in the checks could be difficult. However, they are evidence of debt, and extend the statute of limitaions. A promissory note may...

Do I need a lawyer?

With all due respect to the other attorneys that have responded to this question, you indicated that you have already plead. That means the case...

What type of criminal defense attorney do I need that specializes in defending TPO?

A local criminal defense attorney is best. If the TPO is between spouses, you might want a divorce attorney.

Will filed Chapter 7 in petition status stop a landlord who evicted me from receiving judgement for back rent?

You bankruptcy attorney should have contacted the plaintiff and had the case stayed or dismissed. Any judgment obtained after the date of filing a...

What should/could I say?

It sounds like you have a friend that is on probation and the friend is asking you to lie for him. I think you know the answer to your question. ...

Person on probation but cannot pay the fines, can he go into jail everyday and serve 8 hrs and be released?

Interesting question. I cannot tell if you want this option or if you are worried about the threat from the probation officer. You cannot be...

Can a HOA put a lien on our house.

The statute of limitations for an HOA violation is 4 years. Although, I have Defended HOA cases in which the covenants and restrictions were found...