I am being sued and I am representing myself.( so far) Can I retain an attorney at anytime? and can I counter sue at anytime?

I agree with my colleagues. You will more than likely need an attorney, and a counterclaim is much different in your situation than a counter-suit....

Sorry for your loss. You are right to ask about this check, and it will more than likely be one of many items that will need to be dealt with in...

Is it permitted to open one's own business while still being under chapter 13?

I agree with my colleagues. You can open a business, but do not forget to consult with your bankruptcy attorney before deciding upon an ultimate...

What kind of attorney do I need and is there someone who will do it on a contingency basis? Do I have a case?

Depending on your other obligations to creditors (i.e. if you have a lot of credit card debt, owe taxes, or personal loans), may not be a bad idea...

It seems that the attorney's office is being very unreasonable, as you have tried to reschedule the date for a legitimate cause, and even attempted...

If use of the garage in a tenancy agreement is not specified and we have allowed the tenant to use it, can we take it back now?

I agree with my colleagues - just want to add that any notice you give should be dated and in writing, and make sure that you keep a copy for your...

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Is Mass one of the States that a Mortgage Company has to have the original Note in order to foreclose on a Property?

I agree with both of my colleagues. At the end of the day, even if you have several thousand dollars to throw at a lawyer to launch a foreclosure...

A service provider is making a claim for more than they are owe. They write an invoice. They do not have any backup, they have

What do you mean by service provider? Comcast? Verizon? How are 'they' able to tack it on to your rent? Are you talking about a management company...

How can some one living in Boston try to retrieve money from a business in New York ?

Send correspondence by certified mail to any addresses that they have provided you stating that if they do not return your funds (make sure to...

In nyc when a landlord is serve with a show cause, can landlord offer evidence that the tenant had time to move or pay his rent.

I agree with my colleague. The judge in housing court will consider both sides of the coin, but you probably need to sit down with an experienced...