In the Jacksonville Division, the attorney is permitted to charge $650 for the total modification process, from the motion to mailing to any...

The bank filed a foreclosure against my house in Dec. 2008. They have failed to complete the foreclosure within 5 years...

This is a common misconception about statutes of limitations. The case must be filed within the statute, here five years, not completed. As long...

How do I word a motion in opposition for summary judgement? And what recourse do I have to fight a debt collector?

Florida does have some interesting laws that can aid in defense of these lawsuits. Contact an experienced attorney to help you defend yourself,...

Can an old auto lease repo garnish your bank account. They charged thousands of dollars in addit,l repo fees. What can I do?.

If the company files a lawsuit and obtains a judgment against you, it can have the ability to garnish wages, levy bank accounts, and place liens on...

Why would my attorney be mad that I am considering filing for bankruptcy

Your attorney may be concerned that bankruptcy discharges many types of debts, which could potentially include the money owed to him. Factors to...

Can my ex take my home that Ive been living in and paying for on my own since 1998. I was supposed to refinance but did'nt.

Typically the only way to get someone off the loan is to refinance; the divorce decree is binding on you but she is still liable in the creditor's...

How do I stop the foreclosure sale process of a house, especially if the sales date is within 17 calendar days.

You need to have an alternative. While the sale is not supposed to go through if the plaintiff moves to cancel the sale due to a loan modification,...

How long should I wait to file Chapter 7 to avoid a possible adversary due to recent credit card use?

Largely, you will want to consider what you used the cards for and how much you spent on them. Regarding the payments, your bankruptcy attorney...

Will I lose my family home after divorce? Mortgage is in my name and the deed has her name on it.

Contact an experienced family law attorney. Property settlement is one aspect of the divorce process and you will need a family law attorney to...

Why the bank need a non-jury trial to be able to foreclosure a house? I don't remember it happening in my other house foreclosed

The bank in the previous case may have chosen to do a Motion for Summary Judgment, rather than a trial. If granted, it has the same effect as a...