Is there a way to prevent my bankruptcy from affecting the house belonging to my separated husband? My name is still on it.

This question will depend on the amount of equity if any in the home. Because neither of you live in the home you cannot claim it as a homestead...

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You need to file an APR (allocation of parental responsibilities). During that process not only do you request the appropriate parenting plan but...

At an initial consultation, Isn't 6 mo. of check stubs, last 2 years of tax returns, & detailed listing of creditors excessive?

Answering as a "former" Ohio bankruptcy attorney now Colorado. I can say Trustees today seem to require more "upfront" information. However they...

Can I legally uphold a verbal agreement with son?

It is always sad when we loan money to those we trust or would like to trust and they do not meet there end of the bargain. No lesson to be...

Do I have to put my sons things on my list of assets if they are his and not mine?

Your sons individual assets are his own and do not need to be listed on your bankruptcy. If you have joint assets or debt, your portion will need...

Do we have to let someone return to our property?

Set an appointment with local counsel, maybe more amicable avenues can be accommodated.

Temporary Order

A temporary order needs to be requested during the Initial Status Conference if you and the other parent cannot agree on parenting time. It is a...

$125k in credit card and $39k in timeshare debt. Trying to figure out if Ch 7 or 13 is right for me?

One or the other will apply. If you qualify for chapter 7 that will be a fresh start and best choice. See local counsel for qualification in...

Father wondering if mother contesting his paternity in court would stop all future payment or at least lower it???

If you are not the biological parent you likely have no obligation. Psychological parent is a much more complicated issue. Set a free...

Second job and child support

The issue of what income is used to calculate child support differs from state to state. In Colorado income earned from a second job is not...