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If my daughter is listed as only parent on birth certificate is she sole parent in eyes of florida law?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

There is no such thing as the sole parent, if the other parent is known. If a person is the parent of a child, bu law that person has rights and...

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Need to know who is supposed make sure that all parties involved in a custody hearing, copies of the final judgement?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

The Clerk of Court (in PA, that is the Prothonotary), send copies of court orders to all interested parties, using the last known address they have...

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Good Afternoon, My house is going to Forclousure, i wrote a answer to courthouse in september and they have not responded. I'm

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

You can call the association and see if they will agree to work something out with you to allow you to make payments. They will tell you who is...

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My retired mother is upside down & wants to walk away.Income is Soc. Sec. & annuities.Are these protected? K

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

Social sercurity and annuities are exempt from the claims of creditors in Florida.

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If my wife is the only one who is on the mortgage and the home goes into forclosure in the state of Florida

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

If you have not in any way obligated yourself for the mortgage debt, the foreclsoure action should not affect you if it is handled properly. ...

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I am behind with my mortage, still paying the mortgage even though i lost my job, can i get a second chance?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

You can try contacting the lender’s Loss Mitigation department to see if they will work with you. Some will, but most won’t. It doesn’t cost...

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What are my options on a vacant lot loan?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

If your homestead is located in Florida, the lender who holds the mortgage on the lot cannot levy on your homestead under normal circumstances. ...

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Can a lien be lifted if attorney fees arent paid?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

Yes, normally they can continue the foreclosure. Condo and HOA documents normally allow associations to add their collection costs to their lien...

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Is it true that you can foreclose on a lien against a private home even if there is no equity?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

Yes, it is entirely possible to do this.

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What is the process for surrendering a property to the bank?

Margery's answer | Answered on February 13, 2009

The family has no obligation to continue to make the payments. If it is feasible to sell or rent, and so long as your mother is mentally competent,...

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If my daughter is listed as only parent on birth certificate is she sole parent in eyes of florida law?

Need to know who is supposed make sure that all parties involved in a custody hearing, copies of the final judgement?

Good Afternoon, My house is going to Forclousure, i wrote a answer to courthouse in september and they have not responded. I'm

My retired mother is upside down & wants to walk away.Income is Soc. Sec. & annuities.Are these protected? K

If my wife is the only one who is on the mortgage and the home goes into forclosure in the state of Florida

I am behind with my mortage, still paying the mortgage even though i lost my job, can i get a second chance?

What are my options on a vacant lot loan?

Can a lien be lifted if attorney fees arent paid?

Is it true that you can foreclose on a lien against a private home even if there is no equity?

What is the process for surrendering a property to the bank?