Why would the automatic stay be lifted if there is the matter of the foreclosure still pending?

In most cases, a judge will lift the automatic stay if you aren't making the post-petition mortgage payments. Most bankruptcy judges don't buy into...

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2003, never reaffirmed a second mortgage. How do I get the lean off my house

You have not legal grounds to remove the lien, so you'll need to pay it off or negotiate a settlement. The bankruptcy might have eliminated your...

An acquaintance of mine wants to buy an Asian massage shop but wants to use my name because she was once arrested for soliciting

Run. Run very fast. Run very far. There's nothing about this that says it is a good idea for you.

My ex has sold property that was listed in the BK, we needed to file motion with the trustee. Can my lawyer charge me more $?

You need to refer to the actual fee agreement you signed. Many Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are done on a flat fee basis with a certain menu of...

Can i be considered legally served in California if the complaint was mailed instead of hand delivered?

Service be certified mail is allowed in a small claims lawsuit if the service is performed by the court clerk. Otherwise, it is not not valid...

Can a litigant whom files Motion to Quash Summons ask the Court for a Dismissal of Complaint if successful? Doesn't seem correct

A successful motion to quiet generally just means that the judge ruled that the service was improper, assuming the defendant is claiming the...

Can I sue a company where my husband applied for a job for making up a lie against me?

California is an "at will" employment statement, so employers have a wide degree of who they hire and how they decide who to hire. There's nothing...

Modification?

I assume you are asking about a loan modification. This is no single best answer, it will only get more and more difficult if you are already...

You are correct in that the general rule is that social security funds cannot garnished or taken to satisfy a debt. The one exception that I know...

Do I pay/settle judgement that may not be mine?

In most states, a default judgment is considered a judgment "on the merits". It has the same legal effect as if you had fought he case to trial...