Can I sue my bankrutcy attorney for malpractice?

Dear Colorado Springs: It sounds as if you are in a very unfortunate situation. Under law, you generally have an obligation to mitigate any...

Am I responsible for my fiancé's unfiled/upaid back taxes?

Dear Centennial: Generally speaking, the IRS cannot hold you responsible for taxes on income which you did not earn if you do not file a "joint"...

Can my wages be garnished for my civil union spouse's debt?

Dear Denver: Attorney Leroi is correct. Absent the account being a special purpose account, or an account containing only exempt assets, it is...

Bifurcating and modifying joint bankruptcy-when to file for divorce?

Dear Denver: First, your situation may be more complicated that presented. I would encourage you to seek out a competent family law...

Dear Denver: Absent other issues, for the right price, the insurance company would like to settle. There are a whole host of issues to...

Can I sue ex if he stops paying loan?

Dear Denver: Other counsel has provided some good advice. If your ex was represented by counsel in the divorce action, and the counsel has not...

If Im being sued for cc debt and dont have any assests should i respond?

Dear Denver: It is impossible to answer your question, based on the facts which you have provided. As others have stated, if you have a...

If you file for bankrupt, can they take your car away from you. that is paid for

Dear Loveland: You should be able to exempt up to $5,000 of equity in the vehicle, in a Chapter 7. In a Chapter 13, you would not expose the...

After a small claims case is there any protection he can use to keep his car? Or can I just use a writ of execution against it?

Dear Denver: Based on the facts you have presented, you would have to obtain an execution to take the car. Keep in mind, if your debtor is an...

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Dear Peyton: Attorney Geil hit it on the head. After thirty years of marriage, you undoubtedly have a tremendous emotional investment in the...