Washington state bankruptcy

Since the new bankruptcy law was enacted in 2005, people with income in excess of the median for the state may not be eligible for a Chapter 7, and...

Contract Law

It sounds like you have a good argument, and hopefully the small claims court will decide in your favor. Since the other party has already began a...

Garnishment

Bankruptcy is often the only way to get a fresh start financially. You may want to start by looking at our website for Resolve Legal. One of the...

Homestead protection

Homestead exemptions are generally determined under state law, and so without more specific information, it is impossible to answer this question. ...

Short-sale of property due to out-of-state employment transfer

One thing I would suggest is to contact your mortgage company directly and explain exactly what you explain here. A short sale is usually only...

Foreclosure

Actually, I think you may need to consult a bankruptcy lawyer. In most cases, a Chapter 7 would discharge any deficiency under the right...

Real estate appraisals

There may be implications under TILA (Truth in Lending Act) or RESPA (Real Estate Protection Act) as well, both federal laws which each have very...

Credit and Asset Protection with Bankruptcy of LLC

I agree with everything Mr. Lineberry said, and I just wanted to add that this is a very common scenario in this real estate market. I have had...

Any time that you are uncomfortable with a lawyer, it is wise to seek a second opinion, and to keep searching until you find a lawyer that you...

Real Estate Fraud with Quit Claim Deed

It sounds to me like you have been the victim of what's known as a foreclosure rescue scam. These have been proliferating in Washington state and...