What liability do I have for my husband’s expenses and debts he incurs while we are functionally separated but not legally?

You ask a series of questions relating to the debts and inheritance of your estranged spouse. To begin with, you categorized the question as...

I countersued the bank and the judge set a rely date for the bank to respond which they missed...now what?

The Bank missed their deadline? Under these circumstances you could move for Default Judgment based on the Bank's failure, but it remains within...

How to protect the house and not have to sell

It sounds as if the right course of action here will involve placing your mother's home in a land trust. For that matter, it may be appropriate to...

Can I change judges in a Divorce Proceeding?

While I understand your concern, the Judge is not out of bounds by asking that this matter be pursued by an Attorney (at least an Attorney for your...

The Short Answer is "Yes." Once your DBA expires you may choose to do business under your own name. That said, since you used a DBA in the first...

Can a tenant filing bankruptcy stop me from receiving the judgement of the rent owed?

Short Answer: Yes, you cannot directly collect. Your judgment is fully dischargeable like most other judgments. It is no more urgent to the...

Do I need to change my DBA?

You ask whether you should update your "DBA" designation to conform with current business activities. The answer depends on what you mean by...

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Is there any way to recover money from a home I don't own?

If a probate Estate was opened for your brother then you may indeed have a claim on the proceeds of the Estate (in this case, the house). In lieu...

What can i do to get what was promised to me by a person who has now died with no will

In Illinois the property of a Decedent passes via a testamentary instrument (Will, Trust, etc.) or according to the Illinois Probate Act, which...

Is my wife entitled to half the house?

You ask if you will have to give 1/2 the value of the home you purchased before marriage to your wife in a divorce. The Short Answer is "Probably...