M y spouce and i bought a house. We also got a HELOC. Then she left me and moved to Canada. I may loose house-what of heloc

Agree with the above answer. The other option is to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Depending on factors which you would have to discuss with an...

I am owed over $45,000 from a business in Georgia that markets hot air balloon rides in California. Can I sue in California?

I agree with the above in that it will depend on more specific facts and on any contracts or other documents you have with them. I would also add...

Do I still need to file a Case Management Statement?

Due to the demurrer, the CMC might get continued to a later date. However, as long as it is still on calendar (and you can call the clerk to find...

Can wife transfer separate property during husband's bankruptcy? My husband is filing for Ch. 13. I am not.

I would suggest he get an attorney, especially for a Chapter 13. These cases can get complicated, and here you have property which you want to be...

The physical location does not matter. Usually the President of the company will have authority. You may want the corporation to have the...

What questions do I ask in order to secure a lawyer? How much are we expected to pay?

Well you don't provide any information about the case other than that it's a first offense. What is the offense? What happened?

I was just served a summons from Nelson and Kennard regarding a debt with Capital One.

You can file a response yourself, either an Answer, General Denial or some other responsive pleading. Without knowing more or seeing the complaint...

How should I reply to the response I received to my demand letter for a business debt?

You don't have to reply. Just save the letters in case you want to sue later (proof that you made a demand, and their reply).

Can I protect the name of a sole proprietorship business in the event I expand into a larger corporation?

You can register the name as an "intent to use" trademark, which will protect the name until you are ready to use it. Once it's registered, you...

In responding to a breach of contract complaint, can the defendant file a request for dismissal instead?

You can file a demurrer which, if you win, will either cause a dismissal or give the other side an opportunity to fix the complaint (which is...