I am in California and I am having some issues with some of my property left behind.

I agree with Michael Harrington's response. Because you are benefiting from being able to keep your furniture at there after your liability to the...

Neighbor wants access our property and put in a narrow addition to fix water damage to his garage. What should I watch out for?

You should take photographs to record the state of your property prior to any work being done in the event that the work causes damages to your...

Is it legal to repeatedly shift credit card balances from one card to another, and money from one bank account to another?

The shifting of credit card balance itself is probably not illegal but as my colleague mentions, if the debtor ultimately files for bankruptcy,...

Can I approach court directly on a stipulated judgment issue.

No, you cannot have any ex parte (direct) communications with the court. Direct communications to the court are always improper. Moreover, if you...

Who has legal ownership and liability during foreclosure process?

You (and only you) have ownership of the house during the entire foreclosure process. Although the deed of trust which is being foreclosed...

From a practical perspective, you have already done what you can with Verizon. From a legal perspective, you could obtain a restraining order. ...

Not necessarily. If there are assets located overseas, then you might need a divorce lawyer who is experienced in this type of situation. ...

If I file for Ch 7 in California, what happens if I open a sole proprietorship prior to filing for BK?Will I have to close it?

Be careful. As a sole proprietorship, the business becomes part of the bankruptcy estate. As soon as you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the...

Is it legal for a lender to give a payoff quote, receive full payment, subsequently re-amortize the loan and resume billing for

No, this is not legal. I agree with Elizabeth Powell's response. Perhaps there is already a class action lawsuit against this particular...

I agree with Kenny Tan's response. For more information, see: