Can my spouse (ex) take our child?

With no prior custody orders, you and your husband are on "equal footing" are far as visitation is concerned. It would be best for the two of you...

Should I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy right before, or after my upcoming Foreclosure trial? I'm trying to maximize my stay.

Best approach for you would be to try and get an extended sale date and then file just before the sale.

In addition to the excellent advice submitted by my colleagues, you may also want to check the satisfactions of mortgages filed in your county's...

When is the best time to file for Chapter 13 . . before or after foreclosure trial

You should speak with a local foreclosure attorney. Your attorney can probably get you an extended sale date, probably three to four months, and...

Plaintif motioned to cancel foreclosure sale a few days ago but I don't see the sale cancelled online. Should I be worried?

Banks file motions to cancel sales all of the time, it makes them appear to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that they are proceeding in...

My attorney just got my foreclosure dismissed. What do I need to receive from him and what options would be available to me?

If your attorney got your case dismissed "with prejudice" then he must have done an outstanding job for you. "With prejudice" is the gold standard...

Is it common for a mortgage lender to seek a deficiency judgment after foreclosure?

Most of the "big" banks "normally" do not go after deficiencies.

No activity on my foreclosure case since I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2014. Notice of intent to dismiss?

No, the lawsuit does not start over. Plaintiff will substitute the new party if it needs to do so. If you file to dismiss the case for...

Must a Florida attorney meet his/ her clients BEFORE accepting their money/ retainer?

If you want to stop the sale your money would best be spent on retaining a local attorney who knows the local judges and the local procedures.

How can I file a motion to postpone a sale date or get an extension on the sale date?

Hire a local attorney immediately who is familiar with the judges and local practices. If you file your own motion or rely on the bank attorney to...