Great idea to hire an attorney. Litigation is a VERY difficult endeavor. Even experienced attorneys have difficulties. To answer your question,...

Is there anything can be done to stop a foreclosure when 1 of 4 siblings won't sign the mortgage at the bank? Is it too late?

It may be possible for the 3 siblings to obtain financing without the fourth? This would pay off the obligation to the bank and prevent...

When can Unsecured Property Taxes/ Personal Property Taxes be discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? (California)

Actually, property taxes are never discharged. Property taxes run with the property. If the property taxes remain unpaid, they get sold at a tax...

I filed Bankruptcy on October 10, 2010 the bankruptcy was discharged in january 2011....(Without and attorney) .....

I agree with my colleagues. Generally, all dischargeable debt, is discharged whether listed or not. If the creditor had actual notice of your...

Can ex husband sue for portion of money he gave me while we were still married from our joint income tax return?

I don't understand what theory he would allege in any law suit. You say he "gave" you a portion of the refund. Does that mean he changed his...

Are we liable for property taxes and insurance after Chapter 7 discharge while bank stalls foreclosure?

Generally, your obligations to the mortgage company have been discharged. The mortgage that may have made you liable for the insurance, is no...

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Can the parent whom the children live with more than half the year have any tax breaks even if the ex claims them?

Attorney Geil is absolutely correct in his analysis. Your divorce decree is the controlling document. I hope this helps Respectfully Steven...

Can our mortgage co foreclose on our home after ch 13 hardship discharge if we are behind on pymts?

Unfortuneately, the answer is yes. Your mortgage company retains it's lien on your property and can foreclose. But, the answer to your second...

How can I get my name off of a mortgage that I cosigned for a person, that I was dating in 2007?

The only way to get your name off the mortgage is for your former girlfriend to refinance the property into her own name and quit claim the deed to...

What can I do if my ex-spouse's lawyer mis-represented divorce law to convince me to make an out-of-court settlement?

I appreciate your goal of not "spending lots of money in court." But this is what created your problem in the first place. Your ex's lawyer was...