Would I be entitled to 1/2 of my wife's 401K? We are currently going through a divorce working with only her attorney.

You really should have your own attorney. That said, no one is automatically "half" of anything in Minnesota. You are entitled to a "reasonable"...

Am I liable for paying Homeowners Assocaition Fees dues prior to my bankruptcy?

Yes and no. While the amount you owed pre-filing can certainly be discharged in bankruptcy, it does not eliminate the lien the HOA has on the...

If a brother signed for a cremation , Is he able to make the rest of the family pay?

I think you realize that if you put the word "forged" in a description, it is not legal. If you didn't contract for the services, you have no...

Any creditor can levy any bank account. If the funds in your account come from exempt sources (SS is exempt, the pension could be - depends), then...

What area of practice should an attorney specialize in concerning homeowner's associations?

Any decent real estate or contract attorney should be able to assist you. There are some that specialize in HOA issues, but that's rare.

How long is a Federal Resitution Judgment good for, and how long is it a lien against New York real estat?

Per 11 USC 3613(c), a restitution lien is valid for 20 years or until otherwise paid or eliminated. To be effective, however, the lien has to be...

Can both my husband and I income be garnished by a loan company for the same debt?

Yes. Federal law caps civil collections on a wage garnishment at 25% of "disposable" income, which mean gross minus taxes but not things like...

Seeking Divorce/Custody Help. I recently was just put into a great bind with current Divorce and Custody battle I am involved in

If there was an actual conflict, your attorney was ethically required to withdraw. Most legal aid services don't take family cases like divorces...

No. This isn't a store where you can return a child because something isn't working out. If the adoption was finalized, you're responsible for...

Can I file a modification in my county if it isn't jurisdiction of the original?

No. While you can certainly file for a HRO in your county IF your ex is actually harassing you, if you want to present a custody modification...