My ex has already filed the papers of divorce. We have a large tax debt that a tax attorniey is working on. I was told by my ex

You can still get divorced. However, in your divorce proceeding you and your former spouse will need to agree on the liablity for the tax debt.

Employer Not paying my wages

If you are willing to complete paperwork, go to the Labor Commissioners office in your local area and complete the forms necessary to make a claim...

Am I legally responsible for my fathers business obligations and debts? He left no will and has no assets.

No. You are not responsible for your fathers debts. Any debtos or obligations would be that of his estate (his assets at death ould be his...

If I sold my share of a s-corp back to the company in the middle of the year, do I still have to report portion of year income?

Yes. The income/loss for the year should be pro-rated to you. Meaning that since you no longer own an interest after the sale of the stock...

Consequences of bad debt

Not unless he is committing fraud in obtaining credit. It may be best to file a Chapter 7 BK. A debtor in Chapter 7 has to complete 2 credit...

I have a small business debt, but I have closed the business due to the economy.

BK is an option, but I would only advise it if you have other significant unsecured debts that you want to discharge as well. An amount of over...

Yes. You owe the HOA fees and it is a valid debt. HOA fees prior to filing for BK are dischargeable, but HOA fees post filing for BK are still...

If the value of my sole prop. assets is > the ch.7 bankruptcy exempt amt, may I keep assets by paying trustee difference

Yes. It may be more efficient to do so as the Chapter 7 trustee would have to collect the assets and liquidate them which is time consuming and...

Will a motion to vacate a judgment work for me?

You would have to check on the original judgment and when it was issued. Judgments are good for 7 years. The original judgment would have to be...

A sworn statement from you (called a declaration) may be sufficient regarding the fact that your daughter lives with you. A statement from a third...