E.g., "Do I need a real estate attorney?"

Yes, you need to have your land contract reviewed to determine who was responsible for paying the taxes, as well as what remedies (if any) may be...

Besides bankruptcy, how can you offset debt?

Depending on your financial circumstances, there is nothing that prevents you from negotiating settlements of your debt with the current holders....

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How do I remove my deceased spouse's name from the deed to my home?

If you owned the property as joint tenants then all you need is his death certificate. You need to look at the deed by which you purchased the...

Can a judge include my husband's income for my unpaid medical bills in court?

While the judge might consider your husband's income as it relates to running the household, when you file a motion for a payment order (to prevent...

I don't know what to do.

Why try to solve a problem that does not exist? You are not currently liable, you can't afford the debt, chances are the bank would not let you...

My savings account has been frozen for garnishment. Can I get my money unfrozen?

The bank has a copy of the garnishment by which they froze the account. Get a copy asap and review it with an attorney familiar with debt...

Spouses medical debts

Your reading of the North Ottawa case is correct. Spouses are not liable for each others debts absent a specific written agreement. Advise any...

If the judgment was entered in 2005, it needed to be renewed before its expiration in March 2015. Call the court (or check on line if their court...

Is a quit claim deed the best solution? Real Estate, Probate

You don't need a probate lawyer. As joint tenants with rights of survivorship, all you need is the four remaining siblings to sign the deed, and...

How do I get out of my timeshare?

There is a group recently advertising on WJR, Timeshare ExitTeam, that offers to get you out of your time share or their is no charge. I have some...