Have not filed federal or state taxes since 2002. how should i proceed?

You don't mention if you anticipating owing any back taxes - the answer matters, because it would dictate my advice to you. If you anticipate...

I would like to see if I can clam my kids on my taxes my ex new husband claimed them but we have joint custody

What does your divorce decree say? Generally, the Court's judgment will address tax consequences. If it doesn't, the general rule is that the...

Am I responsible to pay back a mortgage company who mistakenly made an tax installment payment on my account?

There is no free lunch. There was a mistake. You can't hold the mortgage company's money free and clear. If you don't have the money, make...

Generally, filing bankruptcy pro se is not a good idea. If you have ANY assets that may be at risk, filing pro se can be VERY expensive. Get...

Thinking about filing bankruptcy Chapter 7 but concerned about means test.I share an apartment with a roommate and we split cost

Generally, Social Security Income is not included on the means test - In this case, your room-mate's social security income is not your income. ...

Can the bankruptcy court take any potential severance package award from my employment discrimination matter?

Your right to receive an award in the employment discrimination suit is an asset that must be revealed. The law says that a creditor can do no...

What is the difference between filing a motion for relief and filing a motion for hardship in chapter 13? Have other questions.

Generally, exemptions protect equity. So, if you owe more than the car is worth, the bank has a secured claim and can take your car and sell it to...

If I abandon the property and turn the keys back can the bank come after me?

If you did not sign the note as a borrower, you are not obligated under that note. So, if you walk away from the property, you cannot be held...

This kind of situation is growing. Bank's are not obligated to foreclose on a piece of property - many times the foreclosure would obligate the...

Can foreclosure after a divorce affect my credit? I was not on title/mortgage.

Generally, the mortgage company will name everyone who MAY have an interest in the property. Because you were married, you may have a homestead...

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