Would it be better to go through foreclosure or do deed in lieu.

If you are currently in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy then you should be protected from deficiency judgments upon successful discharge. Negotiating a...

I have a house in NY and FL. I reside in the home in FL. I cannot pay the mortgage. Can the FL mortgage company go after my home

In theory the answer is YES. If the bank gets a judgment against you in Florida court they can take the judgment to New York, and through legal...

Can a property manager suspend my common area privileges due to my roommates actions?

This is dependent on the terms of the lease and the HOA docs. You will have to review all of these docs to determine what powers the HOA has. I...

Early court date

No. Simply because he has been set for a court date has absolutely no bearing on what sentence the Judge will impose. The sentence will be decided...

DWLS with knowledge is a criminal offense and usually results in a physical arrest of the driver. Police may decide to not arrest for first time...

I just received my first court date for 4/14/2011 for an arraignment does that mean the state filed formal charges.

If the arraignment is set for County Court then it is a misdemeanor, if it is in Circuit Court then it is a felony. You need to consult with and...

Can I file a motion to vacate a plea bargain which resulted in adjudication witheld? I live in Florida.

You will need a legal reason to vacate the plea. A simple misunderstanding of what the consequences of the plea were, may not suffice. I also...

Mr. Boston is correct that the State Attorney could reduce the charge to simple assault, a 2nd degree misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 60...

My bank account was garnished by an attorney representing a credir card company. I am trying to answer a Claim of exemtion form

Mr. Friedman is right in that you need to be completely honest with them. But, the bigger problem here is that you have allowed a creditor to sue...

I had a judgement against me in 2005 and I could not pay. I heard nothing about this until yesterday when someone contact my

You need to consult with a bankruptcy/collections defense lawyer immediately. Whether or not settling is in your best interest depends on many...