Can I sell vehicle prior to filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy and then use California Wildcard exemption to protect cash proceeds?

Assuming you are entitled to use California exemptions, under the 703 series of exemptions you would be able to use the wildcard to protect the...

What type of lawyer should I see for a tenant/landlord issue

You need a tenants rights attorney. You can find a good attorney on this website by clicking the Find A Lawyer tab.

I did a voluntary repossesion of a boat. The balance owed is 52k. The loan is still with the lender and has not gone to a

It is always better to get agreements with regard to payment arrangements in writing. If you are struggling to pay your debts, you might consider...

My landlord is selling and gave me my 60 day notice, if I find a place tomorrow do I have to give him a 30 day notice?

Your landlord's verbal request is not a legal eviction notice. I would not assume that was a legal eviction notice and I recommend that you give...

I need to file an answer to a civil suit today

You need to file a proper response to the complaint in order to avoid a default judgment. At some point there will still be a judgment, but it...

It means what is included on the complaint itself - nothing else

How can I save the house I co-own when my ex spouse filed personal bankruptcy on it?

Reaffirmation agreements on a house are not usually advised by debtors attorneys. The only way to get the mortgage under your name only would be...

I recv'd a civil court summons in for an unpaid credit card-can they seize my checking acct

First they would need to obtain a judgment against you, so you need to file a response in the lawsuit to prevent a default judgment. Eventually...

No, you cannot go to jail for not paying a trash bill.

If a smalls claim case was dismissed due to failure to appear from the party filing the claim, can they refile the same claim?

You need to look at the order dismissing the case and see if the case was dismissed with our without prejudice. If the case was dismissed "without...