There is a big difference between your rights in relation to the government and your rights in relation to your landlord. The Constitution protects...

How do I put a lien on a property that is going to be sold right away?

This is an area where I am pretty sure that you will need an attorney. The risk to you is that anything that you record may be considered a...

I started a loan modification process in October and it is still ongoing. Could I pursue legal action?

In general, mortgage companies are not liable for poor service during the loan modification process. A number of cases have been filed and I have...

Homestead exemption when fling for bankruptcy in Utah, but using NV exemptions.

I agree with the other attorneys in concluding that this is a difficult area. I am assuming that the home equity you want to protect is in Utah. A...

A debt collector is suing me for $5300, i have paid them when i can in the past.

Unless you have an agreement in writing about them holding off until you get your tax refund, it is hard to say that the collector is doing...

Utah does not distinguish between W-2 and 1099 income when determining how much cash a Debtor gets to keep on hand when filing a Chapter 7 case....

3 people on the lease,one has moved leaving the remaining 2 with the last 9 mos. what can they do to hold her responsible?

If the girlfriend did not sign the lease, there may be very little that can be done. A small claims case is possible where the cause of action...

Can an 'employer' have the right to withhold a paycheck because of a contract that was signed before working?

I agree with the analysis by Dustin Linley Collier. To me, it seems that your friend may have several defenses and likely has a good claim against...

I am being sued by exwife for medical bills that date back to 2007 Thur current

Oral agreements generally do not hold up in court. You may want to consider filing a motion to modify your divorce decree to add terms related to...