To answer your first question: yes, you can have the debt dischared in bankruptcy. There is a provision in the Financial Responsibility Act...

I gave my employer my 2 weeks notice this morning. They responed by requesting a non-compete clause. Is this typical?

They can ask, but they are too late to require you to sign it. The time for them to do that was before you started to work.

My husband is threatening to ask for full custody if I dont agree to his terms.

The law in Florida is VERY clear--the 401k value that developed while married is a marital asset, to be divided. You would not be paid now but...

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I am looking to better understand a part of the "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009"

You make an excellent point: while you may not qualify for the 90-day notice due to your landlord's generosity, the bank would not be aware of it...

I'm in chapter 13 bankruptcy. When I finish with my bankruptcy case will there sill be a lien on the house from the HELOC?

A HELOC is a lien much in the same vein as a mortgage loan. The difference between a HELOC and a mortgage note is that the HELOC can vary as...

I live in Florida, am renting a house and my Landlord has stopped paying her mortgage, and has been collecting the rent.

Yes, she can.. For as long as she is the owner of the property, she is entitled to have you pay rent. The house remains hers until it is sold by...

I do not know all the details in your family history, nor do I want to know. What I am about to say is less leal advise and more counseling, you...

Debt collection law suit - money lent info and defenses

The elements are that a) a certain amount of money was b) loaned c) on or about a certain day. . It is that simple. Take a look at Form 1.936 of...

Debt collection lawsuit: Is money lent a legal remedy or an equitable remedy

Money lent is an action in law, not in equity. An action in equity for return of money would be restitution. The elements of an action in...

How do I get two legal aged (20 and 22 yoa) out of my house. The do not help in any way with the running of the house.

My experience is that law enforcement will not get involved with this type of a situation, and so calling the sheriff or police will probably not...