I have a lien on my house, what do I do?

Not a lot of facts to give you real options. RE no getting served, over 5 years ago, you had to receive some paperwork letting you know various...

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Do we necessarily need to issue equity for a capital contribution?

Generally, a Note is not contribution of capital, it is debt the company owes. (Shareholder loan). Loans can be made to the company without equity...

Non-competes are most certainly enforceable in CA in a situation with the sale of a business. The non-compete language would have to be reviewed...

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New HOA President and Secretary voted in. How do we replace the old President and Secretary with the new ones?

You mention the CA secretary of State, is this a corporation of LLC filed with the state? If a corporation there is a Statement of officers filed...

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Is there any way I can force the sale of a home which I have a 50% partnership in?

Well you didn't mention what her position is? What does she want? You have correctly outlined your 3 plausible options and she should agree to 1 of...

I SIGNED A LEASE TO mArch 31, 2015 -they gave notice to leave by march 31 - can I break the lease if I find an apartment ?

THey are correct, if your lease runs through end of March, that's what you woe through regardless of when you leave; however if you make a deal...

What can be done when an escrow does not remain neutral? Is not escrow not allowed to offer counsel to any parties? Thanks

AS stated previously you need an attorney to review the escrow instructions and possible contact the escrow company if they are not being neutral....

Does sellers get to control the funds held in escrow? What can buyers do to get a neutral middle handling out of this escrow?

The escrow instructions will govern as your contract so those need to be reviewed for specific provisions. THe escrow company is a third party...

Attorney Chen gives you a very correct answer to legally divide the property. IF you both agree on division you will not need the court process. ...

My wife runs a business out of our home and I want to shut it down. I am the primary mortgage holder

This is a bit more complex; there are many questions, such as how the business is run as a corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship of wife only, etc....