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Time period after the processor serves papers on pending foreclosure

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

With the newly enacted rule of procedure relating to foreclosures, you can very easily remain in the property for 6-8 months just by filing an...

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Can a foreclosure be filed against me for a property that is solely owned by my ex-husband?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

You are not being sued because you owe money, you are being sued because a spouse has an interest in the property, even though they are not on the...

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What are my rights regarding 'Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 and my rights as an occuptant of my property.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

The law allows tenants to stay in the premises for 90 days after receiving the notice. Your question does not specifically say that you were...

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Should I file for bankruptcy while I am married or once divorced?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

There is another benefit to filing the BK before the divorce--both you and your wife will have only one attorney's fee to pay and only one filing...

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Are those Debt Settlement programs really bad?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

Unfortunately, debt-settlement firms are both wonderful and terrible, some are good and others aren't. Some do work. They can reduce the amount...

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How can I collect a fee award from from a U.S. citizen that lives in England?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

To impose a lien you must first sue. If the debtor has no assets in the US, you are going to have to bring suit in England. That will no doubt...

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My father died without a will. He had his dad(who's passed) named as beneficiary of pension and death ben,where do i stand?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

I am not licensed to practice in NY, but, generally: an estate that is administered without the benefit of a will is an intestate estate. In...

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If a stepdad adopts a minor then a year later they get divorced how can he undo the adoption of the step child?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

I am not admitted to practice in your state, but as a general comment: almost IMPOSSIBLE. In a divorce, the Court is concerned most for the...

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Can a person claiming to be a founder of a company that is not named on the org docs nor has shares in the company be an owner?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

The original Articles of Incorporation does not list shareholders, so it could well be that the person owns the stock, making him/her the...

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My landlord shows up at my door every 1st of the month demanding the rent, I told him I feel like he is harrassing me

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

Let me supplement Mr. Chen's answer: to record someone without their knowledge in Florida is a FELONY, not a misdemeanor. It would not hurt,...

Jeffrey B. Lampert's Answers (10190)

Time period after the processor serves papers on pending foreclosure

Can a foreclosure be filed against me for a property that is solely owned by my ex-husband?

What are my rights regarding 'Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 and my rights as an occuptant of my property.

Should I file for bankruptcy while I am married or once divorced?

Are those Debt Settlement programs really bad?

How can I collect a fee award from from a U.S. citizen that lives in England?

My father died without a will. He had his dad(who's passed) named as beneficiary of pension and death ben,where do i stand?

If a stepdad adopts a minor then a year later they get divorced how can he undo the adoption of the step child?

Can a person claiming to be a founder of a company that is not named on the org docs nor has shares in the company be an owner?

My landlord shows up at my door every 1st of the month demanding the rent, I told him I feel like he is harrassing me