Are there any other options aside from filing bankruptcy? I had a home foreclose and am now being sued for the 2nd mortgage.

I agree with Mr. Pittman's answer. I would just throw into the mix of factors to consider: that if you settle with the lender they may issue a...

Can all funds be held in garnishment in a joint account I have with my spouse? We live in MI.

I agree with Mr. Sevik. You should contact a local attorney about the possibility of asserting an exemption to protect some, if not all, of the...

How to get off a commercial lease if your business is not making money to afford the lease

I agree with my colleagues, from your question it sounds as if you are asking if a personal guaranty is enforceable by a landlord when the business...

I am needing to update my exemptions for a creditor, can I just file a new Motion to claim exemptions?

Check with your bankruptcy attorney and have him file an amended Schedule C. If you filed pro se (without an attorney) check your local court...

Can a tax attorney reduce total tax burden if I pay it off?

I agree with my colleague that an Offer in Compromise ("OIC") may reduce the amount you have to pay the IRS. An alternative to the OIC to the IRS...

Is property tax exempt?

I agree with the other. The property would not be exempt. Exemption depends upon two things: 1) ownership and 2) use. in this case you have use...

Can bankruptcy eliminate a civil lawsuit??

I agree with Daniel. Do you have insurance? Insurance coverage may prevent you (and your wife if she is responsible) from having to file...

I agree with my colleagues, but remember the profit excluded, if you qualify is the difference between your sales price minus selling expenses...

I have a friend who purchased a pontoon. He only paid taxes on 3000 of 5500 of what he paid. Is it to late to fix. Bothering him

Need more information about the transaction, what was the sales price and who paid it and the sales tax?

My boyfriend has two kids, they live with us 6 mnths out of the year, can I claim them, bc j support all 4 of us

I agree with my colleagues, we need more info on who has the kids the other six months and what their rights, if any, are with respect to claiming...