Can I discharge the debt in bankruptcy?

Unfortunately, the only joint filing permitted is one by spouses. So, while your parents can jointly file bankruptcy and obtain a discharge...

The fact that the attorney is working for either no compensation, reduced compensation, or deferring payment until he can seek a fee award is...

How to serve your spouse with updated property declaration?

What is the question? Why would you update a prior property declaration?

I also assume that you are speaking of child support owed to you, not by you. California is somewhat unique in that it has two entirely separate...

What affirmative defenses are viable to the CA Superior Court (civil case) when the defendant has severe and worsening health?

Affirmative defenses mean that even if the debt is shown to be due and owing, there is a legal basis to excuse payment. For example, if the statute...

Is there a time limit on suing a counsel who received court-ordered attorney fee but still charged client?

The statute of limitations for professional negligence (legal malpractice) is two years from the date of discovery of the injury or the date upon...

Buying a used car before filing chapter 7?

Owning a car in Southern California is about as optional as breathing oxygen. As long as you don't appear to have needlessly purchased a car to...

What you are looking for is a hero, therapist, friend, confidant and savior, all rolled into one. But what you need is an experienced attorney...

Rights to assets gained after divorce?

You are divorced. That means you are not married to the woman from whom you are divorced. Of course your ex has no claim to the appreciation in the...

My chapter 7 bankruptcy was re-opened on 5/26/19 to include a med mal lawsuit for alleged negligence prior to initial filing.

While you failed to identify yourself as a defendant in the state court proceeding, it is implied. As such, the reopening of the case does not...