Bankruptcy

Your husband cannot file a joint bankruptcy with you unless you sign the bankruptcy documents. The only exception would be if he forged your...

What is the difference between Civil Liberties

There is no difference; they are essentially the same thing.

You can sue but without significant damages it most likely will not be worth your while.

Please help -- being sued by American Express Centurion Bank.

There are many legal aid centers where you can get low cost or free legal help with lawsuits such as this. They can help you file a legal response...

Do I have to vacate my apartment while the LL shows it to prospective renters? How often can apartment be shown?

You do not have to vacate the unit. Your landlord can show the apartment to prospective renters during regular business hours so long as they give...

How soon should a deposition be taken in a civil case

It really depends on the case. Sometimes it's better to do the depositions after the other discovery has been completed so you can ask the...

Our mortgage was not reaffirmed in bankruptcy 4 years ago. We now must do a mortgage release due to health reasons.

So long as you are making the mortgage payments, the lender is not going to foreclose, so if what you want if for them to foreclose, then you would...

Is it possible to covert from a chapter 13 to 7?

If you convert to Chapter 7 and you are behind on the car payments, the lender will be able to repossess them after obtaining relief from the...

Do I need a real estate lawyer ?

You are not responsible for the HOA dues that 1) arose prior to the day your bankruptcy was filed, or 2) have accrued since the property was...

California collections case file against me. Does anyone know where I can find a simple / standard answer / denial to file?

Mr. Gavin has provided great information. Just a reminder that you cannot select the "general denial" option if the complaint is verified and...