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Can I sell my house to my child so that I can stop a foreclosure and continue to live there?

Can I sell my house to my child so that I can stop a foreclosure and continue to live there?

How can I discharge the divorce court order that I pay my ex-spouse’s attorney fees?

Using that chapter, a debtor may discharge debts which are not domestic support obligations (DSOs). Domestic support obligations, generally speaking, are debts which are in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support.

Can a homeowner testify as to the value of the home?

We often need to put on evidence about the value of assets. We try to use experts, such as appraisers, auctioneers, or brokers. But sometimes we just do not have an expert.

I Need a Credit Card For Work: Should I Keep Using It?

Should I keep paying on my credit card accounts? I need a credit card for work.

My Land Contract was Foreclosed: Can I Save My Property?

My land contract was foreclosed and the redemption period has ended. Can I still save my property?

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STUDENT LOAN DEFENSE TRIAL ATTORNEY

This article describes the process and outcome of a recently tried case.

Student Loan Relief: What if I Have to Drop Out of School?

What to do regarding your student loan if you have to drop out of school.

WHY YOU NEED TO CHECK IF YOUR CHILD HAS A CREDIT REPORT

I say this time and time again, and I can't stress this enough - you need to defend against identity theft not only for yourself, but for your children as well.

Dont Fear Payday Loan Companies

Payday loan companies are notorious for not following the proper collection procedures. Instead they rely upon threats of arbitration, predatory lending practices, high interest rates, and harassing collection tactics.

Loans Made During Prior Marriage Subject to Judgment Lien

A blog post about a case in which a court rules that trial court had jurisdiction over foreclosure action because of loans that needed repayment.

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