One of 5 on a deed have a life estate will that protect it if I bankrupt?

Your ownership of the house is an asset that the Chapter 7 Trustee will take and sell if you file bankruptcy. The life estate makes your interest...

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Current home in foreclosure as a part of our Ch.7 (discharged),can we take a 401K disbursement to purchase another home?

I'm not sure what you mean by the new home being owned by the same bank. When you purchase it, the home will be owned by you. I assume that you...

You can pay off the credit card by paying 100% of what you owe under your contract. They cannot stop you from doing that. A settlement is a...

We have had legal custody of our grandson for 7 months we think mom filed income tax already - what happens if we file also?

First, if your daughter ever lived with the male in question, send her a gift or a card - she is now legally married. If they never lived together...

Company threatening to sue after I told others a product was fake and exposed other unethical practices. Should I be worried?

It is far easlier to threaten to sue than to actually do it. You should probably relax and wait to see what happens. If you actually get served...

How to enforce a parenting agreement when dates are not specified and I have a protection order against contact

You cannot always trust legal advice given by the police. Their training in family law matters is non-existent. You should seek a second opinion...

Can an arrest be sealed after case is dismissed after deferred judgment? Or only conviction?

If you do it right, the arest and conviction can be sealed. It is a matter of ensuring that all of the necessary agencies are involved so that all...

How do I press charges against the man that sexually abused me as a child?

You would need to report the offense to the District Attorney or police in where the assault occurred. Felony sex assault on a child has no...

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Can two people write up their own vows, and sign them infront of a witness, and be considered legally married?

In Colorado the answer is yes. If you live together as man and wife after performing the ceremony you outlined, then you will be legally married...

My car was booted, is it ok for me to strip the car before they tow it?

If it is your car and you don't have a lien on it, then I don't see any problem with removing whatever you want from the vehicle - although it...