What do I do if my ex and I are going through a divorce and he files BK on (what will be) non-dischargeable assets and debts?

As a general proposition, marital debts owing by one spouse to the other that arise in connection with a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or...

Tragic as the situation may be, it would appear likely that your father and mother have no recourse against your ex-husband. If there were no...

My wife works and I watched the kids, but now she moved out, and I have no income. What can i do?

The law is gender blind on this issue and spousal support is based on the supported spouse's needs and the support payor's ability to pay. Most...

Can a finance company sue me after 20 years of defaulting on a auto loan in calif

If the truck was seized 24 years ago and you stopped making payments, a default occurred when the payments stopped. Statutes of limitation vary...

Status only in a divorce?

There is no statute of limitations for seeking a judgment of dissolution of marriage (divorce) or legal separation. Only proceedings for annulment...

Once you e-file a legal separation document with the court, does it immediately take effect?

"Separation" is a determination of fact, and it sounds as if you and your husband have been separated for years. A judgment of legal separation...

Can an ex-spouse use the excuse of a school schedule to get out of a court date on a alimony reduction case?

Whether a request for a continuance is reasonable depends on all the facts. Is the need based on otherwise missing just a class or two? Or will she...

Simply put, yes. But eight years must have passed since the prior case if you received a discharge in that case before you can file a subsequent...

Regrettably, and irrationally, while Social Security disability benefits are not counted as income, state temporary disability income is counted as...

Do I include lawsuit loss in my Bankruptcy?

If in doubt, schedule the claim by giving notice to the defense attorneys and the retailer, preferably at it's corporate headquarters address. It...