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How has the bankruptcy laws changed for private citizens, i.e. chapter 7, 11 and 13 I think...?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2011

Your question is very broad. You need to discuss your specific situation with an attorney to determine how to proceed. Usually, a Chapter 13...

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If I paid in full for a house, and had to put my tenant on the title. Can I get him out after a year of no rent paid?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2011

You have a huge mess on your hands. Unless your tennant agrees to give you a quit claim deed, you are going to have a lot of trouble selling the...

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Would the courts ever order a wife to pay a husband support if he violated a protection order, but it was thrown out by the DA?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2011

Support in a divorce case is determined based upon whether each party has the ability to support themselves and whether the other party has the...

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Can I remove my name from the deed to my house after a divorce if I am note a signer on the mortgage

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2011

Granting a quit claim deed to your ex-husband will remove your name from the title to the house. You can do this if you want to. You may want to...

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Could I seek damages resulting from emotional distress, while currently in a lawsuit against my ex- husband for contempt?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2011

Generally, the stress of being involved in litigation is not recoverable in any type of court action. Domestic cases are generally stressful for...

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Liability for spouse use of credit card

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 28, 2011

If your husband fraudulently opened credit in your name, the first thing you need to do is to file a police report. This could lead to criminal...

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Felony conviction of a bad check

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 28, 2011

To understand the charges, you would have to look to see what your friend was actually convicted of. It is likely that you are not getting the...

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What are general responsibilities for foreclosure lawyers?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 28, 2011

Are you looking for a lawyer to foreclose on a deed of truat or to answer a foreclosure action? Lawyers who process foreclosure cases generally...

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I paid my child support for 2 yrs before my bankruptcy and financial disaster. Child Support Enforcement had my drivers license.

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

Your best bet would be to ask the Court to reduce the amount you are owed to a judgment. Then ask Child Support Enforcement to subtract the...

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My employer fraudulently concealed my personnel file despite a judge's discovery order to release it. I am mentally disabled.

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

A Court has very broad powers, including putting people in jail, that it can use to enforce its orders. If the Court issued an order to disclose...

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How has the bankruptcy laws changed for private citizens, i.e. chapter 7, 11 and 13 I think...?

If I paid in full for a house, and had to put my tenant on the title. Can I get him out after a year of no rent paid?

Would the courts ever order a wife to pay a husband support if he violated a protection order, but it was thrown out by the DA?

Can I remove my name from the deed to my house after a divorce if I am note a signer on the mortgage

Could I seek damages resulting from emotional distress, while currently in a lawsuit against my ex- husband for contempt?

Liability for spouse use of credit card

Felony conviction of a bad check

What are general responsibilities for foreclosure lawyers?

I paid my child support for 2 yrs before my bankruptcy and financial disaster. Child Support Enforcement had my drivers license.

My employer fraudulently concealed my personnel file despite a judge's discovery order to release it. I am mentally disabled.