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My Ex and I did a quit claim deed to take my name off our house. He has been and always done the payments.He has to file Ch 13

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

As others have said, removing you from the deed does not remove you from the obligation to pay. However, if he remains current, the bank has...

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My fiancée filed a ch 13 in 6 / 12 he now wants to convert it to a ch 7 but his lawyer says he has to wait a year . Why ?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Obviously, his lawyer will have the best answer to this is why he's paying the lawyer. The most common reason for such a wait is a prior chapter...

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MY Landlord has filed ch. 13 bankruptcy, can I but the house from her while it is under bankruptcy?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Why did she file? Fixing a mortgage is a quite common reason. Generally speaking, you cannot force the debtor to sell. However, if the house...

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Can a prosecutor amend a 3 year old indictment after an Alibi defense is sent in ?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Generally speaking, it isn't simply "allowed," but *required* to amend pleadings to correct errors. If someone relied on the original pleading,...

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Is a referral fee obligated if it is included in one agreement which expired?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

You really need to be clear about what kind of "trustee" this is. Bankrtuptcy? Trust deed? Famly Trust? And why would someone else get the...

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I am recently divorced and have a divorce decree from the court. I need help enforcing the requirements.

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

This isn't something you can simply be "talked through." You will need to file specific motions and orders pertinent to your local court. If...

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Can I sue my school for negligence?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

You aren't talking about negligence so much as contract. You would also have the burden of proof--showing that these statements were made would...

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Representing myself, What should I write on the court order?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

This isn't what you're looking for, but from your description, you *really* need a lawyer. Once no-contact is involved, cases are not simple.

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A clinic called a perspective employer to cancel my drug screen because I complained about waiting is that legal?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

A business has requirements on how it deals with customers, and you don't like them--that's really what this comes down to. I can't imagine a...

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Who should pay for the lien on my property that the title company missed to uncover when I purchased it in 2009?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

This is exactly what title insurance is designed to cover. The title company took out insurance; call them to resole this.

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My Ex and I did a quit claim deed to take my name off our house. He has been and always done the payments.He has to file Ch 13

My fiancée filed a ch 13 in 6 / 12 he now wants to convert it to a ch 7 but his lawyer says he has to wait a year . Why ?

MY Landlord has filed ch. 13 bankruptcy, can I but the house from her while it is under bankruptcy?

Can a prosecutor amend a 3 year old indictment after an Alibi defense is sent in ?

Is a referral fee obligated if it is included in one agreement which expired?

I am recently divorced and have a divorce decree from the court. I need help enforcing the requirements.

Can I sue my school for negligence?

Representing myself, What should I write on the court order?

A clinic called a perspective employer to cancel my drug screen because I complained about waiting is that legal?

Who should pay for the lien on my property that the title company missed to uncover when I purchased it in 2009?