Bought a car last week. Dealer now says they cant make the deal they promised. What can I do?

This is a not uncommon practice. You need to review, or have an attorney review, your sales contract. This appears to be a new wrinkle. What I...

If the trustee in a re-opened Ch 7 hires an attorney, does the attorney get paid from the trustee's commission & ask for costs?

Usually, the trustee will file a Motion to Employ Professional, which must be approved by the bankruptcy judge. This motion must be noticed to...

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In chapter 7 personal bankruptcy filed in the Western Washington (9th district), using the Federal exemptions, what is the maxim

11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(3) allows: (3) The debtor’s interest, not to exceed $400 in value in any particular item or $8,000 in aggregate value, in...

Can't afford litigation. Can I continue suit without representation

While you are within your rights to continue on your own, it is almost always a mistake to do so. If the case is important to you, you should find...

I am renting a home from the owner on the condition that I would pay the mortgage monthly. It is now foreclosing. What do I do?

The property still belongs to the owner until it is actually foreclosed so the owner could possibly proceed with an eviction against you if you...

Do I have to pay my lawyer more money to convert to chapter 7

I concur with my colleagues that your attorney will almost certainly charge for the extra work involved. Additionally, there is a court fee and, as...

Is it legal for a company not associated with my bank to change my locks?

If the bank has not already foreclosed, you still own the house. What many lenders have been doing for the past few years is hiring locals, usually...

Just got a call to court house said I owe 355 from 2009 and it has to be paid by tomorrow can they make me pay it that fast

Be very careful. As Ms. Houser said in her answer, this does not smell right. Courts do not usually call people and demand payment the next day. My...

Can "No TRESPASSING" signs be placed on another person's possessions to keep that person from claiming his possessions?

You may need an attorney to deal with the possessions but you need to call the sheriff immediately to report that your fiancé is being held if that...

This can get a little complicated and I do not believe you can do it on your own. I would seek help from an attorney or collection firm. That being...