If by illegal you mean criminal, the answer is no. Your husband will not be arrested for taking the insurance proceeds without paying the...

My HOA has sued me for about $14,000 in past due fees. Will bankruptcy help me?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you repay the $14,000 over time and will prevent the HOA from getting a judgment against you and garnishing your...

If someone passed away and has a personal loan only in there name with no estate who is responsible for the loan?

Generally, only the borrower is liable for repayment of a loan. If a loan is secured and the borrower defaults on their promise to repay the loan,...

I have 2 cars. One is my daughter's she bought . Kept in my name because of insurance reasons. Can bankruptcy court take the car

Whether and to what extent property is exempt in bankruptcy depends upon state law. Ohio has just about the worst exemption laws (for debtors) in...

PROPERTY TAX DISPUTE: town is claiming $90K owed in back taxes on land that has been unbuildable for decades due to swampland.

I'm confused. Maybe the land isn't in Massachusetts or Florida? Those states, and most states, sell property tax liens to private investors when...

What can I do about my deceased mothers property and rental property if my brothers name is on the deed of the rental property?

I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. As my colleague points out, there seems to be too many moving parts and not enough facts for any...

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Who can claim my daughter as dependent?

This sounds like a family law issue that should have been addressed within permanent orders or a separation agreement. If your emancipated child...

If you work as a babysitter are you supposed to have 1099 form anyway?

If your husband worked only for one family, as their babysitter, then he would likely be considered an employee and should have been issued a W-2,...

What's happens to a plaintiff if they are currently in a civil law suit and the defendant files chapter 11?

Generally, when a Defendant files for bankruptcy protection under any chapter, an automatic stay is imposed against all creditors, even contingent,...

Modified plan to surrender auto, lender refuses to repo. What happens after discharge?

Assuming the Court entered an order modifying the plan to allow surrender of the vehicle and the remaining balance of the debt was added to and is...