Hit hard by hurricane Irma, but private lender is threatening to foreclose cuz mortgage is 12 days late. Check is in mail.

It is obvious that you have a private mortgage, as no reputable lender would have done this. It is a shame this individual has not respected your...

Should I provide a written defense to a summons for a lawsuit against me without talking to a lawyer?

You are a named co-defendant so, yes, you are liable if Plaintiff wins. Do yourself a favor, consult an attorney. You have less than 20 days now,...

What is the best thing to do?

What do you want to do? You have nothing to lose by comparing the loan mod payment with your current payment. From much experience, be prepared to...

This is the wrong forum for asking a bankruptcy question, this is the foreclosure forum. However, in my modest experience, you do not have to...

If our judge is told that one party is not cooperating during phone status conference, can judge take action at that time?

A status conference is just what it says: an occasion to report what is going on in the case. Most certainly the judge will act upon being informed...

CCan a process server legally enter my dwelling to serve me?

Your landlord may a right to enter the property during reasonable hours even if you are not home. Perhaps the process server got the landlord to...

If conditions for a settlement agreement hasn't been paid within the signed mediation agreement, can the settlement be voided?

I am confused by some of your comments, particularly the part about insinuation . Either the conditions were met or they weren't, they can't be...

Funding Judge Campaigns and Chances of Winning Re-Election

This is not a legal question, and inappropriate for this forum.

My husband died and left behind a home with a mortgage payment. My name is not on the paperwork as a co-signer, can I walk away

Based on the facts you state, if you are not on the mortgage or note, yes you can walk away. As another attorney advised, you will be named in the...

Why can't your attorneys answer a simple question in a straight forward way instead of saying "You should REALLY get an atty."?

Because (a) we are not a charity and need to get hired and earn a living, and (b) "you need an attorney" is not ALWAYS the answer given (to wit, I...