Is it legal to gut out a home that is in foreclosure?

No.

Question about bankruptcy and foreclosure, post-divorce

Most likely, yes. It would be discharged. But I encourage her to speak to a bankruptcy attorney sooner, rather than later. There are certain...

How to approach this real estate deal?

She is going to have to file a partition action in state court.

Wild Card Exemption

Yes, you need to apply the proper exemption to cover the personal property.

No sooner than 30 days from the judgement date. But some judges will go out 120 days. But usually in between. Obviously varies from case to case.

If mortgage payments are stopped prior to the actual filing for Ch7 bankruptcy, will it put the foreclosure on hold?

Yes, the bankruptcy would temporarily stop the foreclosure. But just because you are 3 months behind does not mean the lender definitely will...

In Ch 7, is there any exemption for tools or car used in a trade? No debt on them.

Possibly you have a loan against the car that covers the value?

Can a car dealer cancel my contract after 30 days of no financing and they have sold my trade in at auction?

This is a Yo-Yo transaction. Contact Taras Rudnitsky. http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/32746-fl-taras-rudnitsky-758681.html

I went through a bankruptcy. The lawyer checked Retain property and continue making payments. The loan was never reinstated.

If you are 100% certain that you did not sign a reaffirmation agreement, then you are free to walk away. They can only foreclose and take the...

Can our landlord make us take down our rope swing in the front yard?

Your landlord is right. Someone gets hurt, they will sue her and you.