Is there a law to determine how debts are divided during divorce. I live in Washington, a community property state.

Assets and liabilities during marriage get divided equally. It does not mean each debt is 50-50. It means if you and your husband owe $100,000...

Just signed commerical lease agreement for temporary kitchen space (1 month) - but can't turn on power

Call landlord and say you want power turned on immediately or landlord is in breach of lease and you will terminate lease and sue for damages (lost...

Do I need to answer a lawsuit if i'm filing Bankruptcy soon

I would answer for several reasons. First, something may go wrong with the bankruptcy. You may not file, you may not get a discharge, filing may...

Civil Demand- I contacted them & asked for suitable payment arrangements, however now, I do not wish to pay them, can I do this?

It is not too late. Unless and until you send them check you do not have to pay them. As you know, the consensus of the Avvo attorneys is to...

If you take a voluntary severence package can you still file for unemployment

After severance payment period stops you can file. Before then you are earning money that disqualifies you from unemployment. The response...

You can make a counteroffer or you can hire an attorney to get a better offer. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create...

Re-finance of car after divorce

You can bring a contempt of court action against her for violating divorce court order. However, if she tried and could not qualify you will...

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Can coll agency get me for fraud if i thought the debt was resolved. unemployed now and can't pay debt from 2005

They are lying to you to scare you. They cannot file criminal charges, only the District Attorney can. This is a civil dispute and the D.A. will...

Can i refuse to be a witness concerning a custody battle?

If one side or the other subpoenas you to testify you do not have a choice. Testify truthfully and you have done your best. The response given...

Can my wages be garnished for a judgment placed against me in South dakota, if I am a resident of Texas?

In order to garnish your wages in Texas they will need to get a legal judgment in South Dakota and then file documents in Texas requesting a sister...