I can not afford to pay my bills (home loan, credit card). Can I file for bankruptcy. And if I can, do I still keep my home

You can file for bankruptcy if you have not filed in the last 8 years. However, if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they will liquidate all of...

Closure of bank accounts due to bounced escrow overage check that was wrongly issued by Bank of America? Reported to chex system

You can sue B of A for all of these things but you have to keep in mind the time effort, legal costs and what you are going to recover. If you are...

What is an extension from the collection law firm?

You can petition the court to give you more time to answer the complaint that the collection law firm suing you filed, but you have to file a valid...

Approx. 10 years ago, my dad and a notary public, notarized a home loan, for the amount of $180,000 that my dad owned with mom.

Take a look at the county recorder's office to see if the loan was secured against the house. If it was secured, then the lender has an action...

He does not need to see the actual papers - the envelope is fine. Usually it will state that the defendant has to be served by personal service,...

Staying in US legally on F1 status after taking leave of absence from the university

F-1 visas normally have a period called "OPT" after you end school which allows you to stay in the country legally for 1 year, so this will allow...

Past few months business bank acct has been at $0.00. Partner says there's no money coming in. I believe he is stealing. Help!

Legally speaking you have certain rights to inspect corporate books and records as a shareholder/partner of the corporate entity. However, the...

Tax

Currency is normally a capital asset so if you held is more than 1 year, it would be capital gains. If you sell it, declare it as long term or...

Im a greencard holder merried 10 yrs,what is the issue if my husband not pay my taxes as a joint 2yrs now?

You won't be arrested for not paying taxes. See my prior post about how to resolve the issue. As a greencard holder, they likely will not revoke...

How much couse if you find out that your husband not pay taxes together only him.do i get trouble?

File an amended 1040X return showing the tax you owe and pay it right away. If they come after you, you can file an innocent spouse relief claim...