Protective Order and Divorce

You don't mention why you have a Protective Order or whether it covers your children. You also don't mention how long this order has been in...

Real Estate/Bankruptcy Questions: Background is been divorced 3 years. Agreement was to split mortgage. Ex wouldnt agree to

1. Yes. Assuming you are both listed as debtors on the mortgage, you are solely liable for it should the other party file a bankruptcy. It...

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Can I "cram down" the remainder of my auto loan in chapter 13 bankruptcy (Illinois)?

You need to discuss this with your bankruptcy attorney - generally, you can "cram down" a loan that exceeds the value of the property securing it,...

I am filing for divorce and we have a truck but its in my name only. Does he have any legal right to the truck? We are in ND

Technically, yes. While his name is not on the title, if the vehicle was purchased during the marriage and used by the two of you while you were...

I am getting divorced and husband is trying to take custody of children/

Although I cannot speak specifically to how a court would view this in AR, generally speaking, your husband has every right to at least make a...

How to file taxes if filing for divorce when one person hardly worked

I assume you are asking whether or not you can be penalized in your divorce by filing taxes "married filing separately" and then claiming both...

Credit payment responsibility

Most bill collectors try this tact with people, and it's almost always a lie. Kansas is not a community property state, so you have no automatic...

What do you tell the judge if you have to go to a small claims court after filing bankruptcy for a creditor that you listed?

This court date is a direct violation of federal law. It should be cancelled, and your bankruptcy attorney should send a letter with a copy of the...

Old debt and social security disability

Generally, SSDI payments are exempt from garnishment for ordinary debts (not child support, taxes, etc.). A creditor could send a levy notice to...

How do I get a divorce due to my husband's infidelity?

To be clear, when you say "charge" him, we aren't talking about a criminal act. South Carolina is an "at fault" divorce state where, if proven,...