A voluntary repossession will subject you and your mom to the same hazards as an involuntary repo--credit will suffer, the cars will be auctioned...

My husband and I live in the house that I purchased before we were married. I'd like to refinance. Will he be on the deed?

There are 3 elements to the refi: 1) title to the property, which can remain UNCHANGED; 2) signing of the promissory note, which can either be...

Rental property discharged in Chapter 7. I was just served papers for foreclosure. Do I need to respond?

You should respond to assert the affirmative defense that your obligation to pay money was discharged in bankruptcy. As Ms. Golant noted, a...

Florida statute on debt collection

Part of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, starting at Section 559.55 Florida Statutes, the words seem to mean exactly what they say. ...

What is the proper word to use to "end" a settlement agreement if someone breaches and to enforce a final judgment instead?

This is good news for you--a debtor that you won't have to chase. You might wish to consider calling the document a Stipulation for Payment, as it...

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3 Siblings & myself own my Mother's house in NY. We are not in agreement about the sale of the house. I'm looking for advice ?

There are several options, and Mr. Elie is correct that forcing your siblings to start court action to force the sale by the Clerk will not only be...

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE advise from the insurance agent. UM insurance is insurance that you buy from your own...

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Statute of limitations on credit card debt and credit report

Mr. Elie is correct--statute of limitations and credit reporting are two different items. A statute of limitations is a state law which limits...

I am I in the wrong?

Until recently, the responses of my colleagues in California would have been correct. There was a legal presumption that the car doing the...

What actions do I take if I have evidence that my ex wife left out income on her financial affidavit?

You have the right to seek relief from the support order if, within a year, you can show that there was fraud committed within the year prior to...