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May Get a divorce house is in both names the house is under water wife cant afford it without me i want it, who gets it?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

I agree with Mr. Harper. If the house is upside down and you take it, then you should get additional assets to offset the debt you have assumed....

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Ex wife refuses to sign quitclaim deed on '2nd property'.

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

I agree with my colleague. Go back to your family law attorney and ask if the vacation club might be covered under some other provision in your...

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Is it binding to record a quick claim deed that was signed over to me in 2007.

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

It is unclear whether you can still record the deed - or what you be getting if you did so. I would recommend taking the document to a local...

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I own a rental property that is ran by a power of attorney, can my power of attorney sue my tenant for back rent or do I have to

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

Here in NJ, your property manager could maintain a landlord tenant action under a power of attorney. You will need to speak to a local IN landlord...

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How do I get a loan against my home I own that is paid for without involving the other party that's on the deed?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

Without seeing your deed, I can only assume that you are tenants in common and that you each have a 50% interest. As a general rule, a tenant in...

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Faulty bathroom renovation

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

I would recommend a consumer protection attorney. IL has both a consumer fraud act and a home improvement contractor act (which is part of the...

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My parents and I want to do a property % swap.

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

Mr. Mack is correct. You could a Section 1031 exchange and, depending on the value of each property, avoid taxes in the short term.

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What is the law on using guns in case of robberies, either home or business?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

Here is a link to an article by a Florida lawyer discussing self defense...

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My husband & I want to return our condo to the bank due to a mice infestation & we don't want our credit ruined. Advice??

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. There is no way to default on a mortgage and not take a credit hit. Your alternative is to sell the property and pay...

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Is my husband responsible to pay on a lease which he did not sign?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

Verbal contracts for an interest in property are generally prohibited by a statute of frauds. However, they can be enforceable if there has been...

Michael T Millar's Answers (3507)

May Get a divorce house is in both names the house is under water wife cant afford it without me i want it, who gets it?

Ex wife refuses to sign quitclaim deed on '2nd property'.

Is it binding to record a quick claim deed that was signed over to me in 2007.

I own a rental property that is ran by a power of attorney, can my power of attorney sue my tenant for back rent or do I have to

How do I get a loan against my home I own that is paid for without involving the other party that's on the deed?

Faulty bathroom renovation

My parents and I want to do a property % swap.

What is the law on using guns in case of robberies, either home or business?

My husband & I want to return our condo to the bank due to a mice infestation & we don't want our credit ruined. Advice??

Is my husband responsible to pay on a lease which he did not sign?