When do I file Claim of Exemption in Florida for wage garnishment?

File it yesterday. OK, you get the idea--no need to wait--that is why the Clerk of the Court is supposed to send you the form as soon as the Writ...

If i am renting my house to someone and they are arrested on drug charges how do I go about having them evicted?

What makes you so sure you can evict someone on the bases of an arrest? Do you have a written lease with a provision that allows you to do so? ...

Chapter 13 and your tax refund?

In my jurisdiction--and the practice varies from place to place--the tax refund is not required to be turned over to the Trustee. However, it is...

If I collect damages in a age discrimination lawsuit does the money have to be used to pay debts? Is it an asset in bankruptcy?

A claim for damages is a property right, whether for an auto accident, breach of contract, or anything else, including age discrimination. It...

Why would a mortgage company pay taxes on land you already own?

Property taxes have a higher priority than a mortgage. If taxes go unpaid by you, the property can be sold to a 3rd party, free and clear of the...

I have been told by 2 seperate BK attorneys that my tax debt can't be discharged because I filed the returns late.

Well, the attorneys are right, but for the wrong reason. Whether or not a return is filed on the due date has nothing to do with it. What matters...

Can landlord get out of lease?

This is unusual. Typically, tenants are the ones breaching the lease. The tenants will have recourse against you, the same as you would have...

How do I get the remaining balance of $3500 from someone who bought my business and they moved out of state?

I will supplement my colleague's response by being a bit more direct: if you sue in Wisconsin you incur expense and then to domesticate the...

My colleague is not a Florida lawyer, so her response is more general. First of all, where was the judgment entered? If in Florida, then the...

Bank balance on filing day of bankruptcy - is that opening or closing balance?

This is an interesting question. Typically, I have my clients use their funds to pay bills to reduce the unprotected portion of their personal...