My ex is claiming bankruptcy again (first filed in 2005) and he owes me $25k. In addition, we have some joint debtors.

Generally, domestic support obligations are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. The answer to your question depends on the Court Order in your...

San Jose CA: In the middle of divorce. No SOC conference yet. No debt liability assigned. Can I declare Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Like most legal answers, the answers to your questions are dependent on your particular situation. So, you need to sit down with an...

Bankruptcy California chapter 7; Does CCP 703.140(b)(11)(C) exempt life insurance proceeds of a widow. Dependent requirement?

I have been successful in Illinois exempting ALL life insurance proceeds to a widow. You have to be careful in handling these proceeds -...

I have not paid my income taxes in about 12 years. I have not worked every year because of medical problems.

You don't mention if you filed your returns timely. My advice to clients is ALWAYS file your returns. Taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy - but...

With a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Is there a chance the prior owners will come back and try to claim?

A deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is similar to an actual sale (rather than a foreclosed property sold at auction). Like an actual sale, the previous...

What are the hidden fees in foreclosure condo, it is owned by the bank. When I put a deposit on it is it locked in?

Sorry - I don't understand your question. If you are purchasing a condo that was in foreclosure, nothing changes from any other purchase. A party...

Can a lawyer put a forclosure on our condo for not paying his legal fees hired by the condo assoc which we did not INCURR.

I don't understand your question. A party is free to file a law suit asking for just about anything. If a law suit is brought against you, DEFEND...

Home was bought in my name,husband signed on a 1st and 2nd mtg. waiving Homestead Rights.Can he be sued in foreclsr.proceedings

Plaintiffs must name all parties that have an interest in the property seeking to be foreclosed. Your husband has homestead rights (and may even...

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Unless you have a lease, there is no need to name you in the bankruptcy petition. If you have a lease, it should be listed under Schedule G -...

If my home is foreclosed in Texas, am I or my children still responsable for back taxes?

Generally, if you do not pay the property taxes they are sold to a third party, with an opportunity to redeem the taxes (pay the 3rd party the...