As Mr. Gafffney [up so early on a Sat morning answering questions on Avvo] indicated, if there is no written lease in effect then you are on a...

Yes, lawyers defend law suits in collection. Happy to charge you by the hour. No guaranties about success. You can lay a lawyer and still lose the...

Spoke with a BK atty. Why didn't they ask me how much debt im in? Stated we want to see if you qualify before we ask your debt.

Both my colleagues gave wonderful responses. Point is, there is no minimum amount or maximum amount that you owe to file for bankruptcy. If you...

Venue in a criminal case is always where the alleged crime occurred. You can retain an attorney who can waive the arraignment and/or first...

Wife (or girlfriend) signs & lists husband (or boyfriend) as "responsible party" on client intake form for doctor's office...

Once upon a time there was the "doctrine of necessities" under the English Common Law whereby a husband would be legally responsible to creditors...

Can I request a writ of replevin if I, as an employer, gave an employee an advance to purchase a vehicle?

The responses of my colleagues are both correct. Unless you have an agreement in writing that you are entitled to take possession of the vehicle...

Period for filing a bankruptcy?

It runs from date of filing, not discharge.

Can my landlord kick me out with a 48 hour verbal notice?

A verbal notice is never sufficient. A written notice must be given, and the notice must be delivered or mailed so that you are given no less than...

I gave the people staying in my house a notice to quit?

If they do not leave when they should then you have to evict. You can't change locks or toss their possessions out the door or turn off utilities....

A newspaper ad is never sufficient. You are required to list ALL your creditors in your schedules, even the ones you intend to continue paying...