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Chapter 7 - Support payments to partner in MX

I live in Orange County, make $65k, and owe $150k in credit cards. I want to file Chapter 7, but I send my boyfriend in Mexico $177 every week for his

Does statute of limitations freeze when a lawsuit is filed?

In mid 2017 I was served a charged off credit card lawsuit. I negotiated a settlement at the time and paid some money towards it but was unable to co

How can I move somewhere with a eviction on my credit

My identity was stolen in 2019 and my bank account was hacked and someone stole all the money out of my account and it caused me to lose my section 8.

How to prep for attorney when the case is complex?

I need a foreclosure defense bankruptcy attorney. My case is extremely complex, I am trying to figure out how to prepare to meet with an attorney. Any

I was painting a friend's garage, fell 8 feet breaking both bones in my right leg, one of them in 4 pieces,

I've been in the construction industry for 30 plus years, im not going to be able to return to work for 9-12 months minimum, i haven't had any income for 2 months now, ive reached out to my friend who was paying me to paint there and hasn't stayed in touch or helped me with some bills, im practically homeless now and need advice, asap.

If my husband receives a large settlement am I entitled to half even if we no longer live together?

My husband and I are still legally married and are on and off a lot! He has a big lawsuit with West Virginia doc and im wondering if im entitled to ha

Question about stalking order

The judge denied the stalking protective order petitions, stating that each child had only one qualifying incident and needed two incidents within the

What can be done with issues arising with a manger ?

Since I started at Starbucks (January this year) there has been an issue with a manager I have. For some reason she’s extremely rude to me for no reas

Will my sealed record be a cause for concern when I sponser my husband for a green card?

I am going to sponser my husband here soon and file for his green card. Im worried that my past criminal history is going to be an issue.

“Will you consider taking an active AH4R mold exposure and premises liability case?”

Seeking contingency representation regarding a toxic mold exposure, premises liability, and personal injury lawsuit against American Homes 4 Rent (AH4

How can I make my husband's life hell and possibly deport him for marrying me for a green card?

My husband arrived in the U.S in 2023 through a K-1 visa I filed. We got married in 2024, and he got his 2-year conditional green card. He needs to fi

How do I become custodian of minor sons inheritance to move to UTMA and not sell the assets?

My mother passed away and left my minor son her brokerage account existing stocks, bonds and cash. She did not name a successor custodian. How do I.

I-589 annual fee and withdrawal

My asylum application (Form I-589) has been pending with USCIS for about 8 years and I have never been scheduled for an interview. I recently obtained

I was terminated from my union employer after being accused of making a racist comment in the workpl

I was terminated from my union employer after being accused of making a racist comment in the workplace. I deny making any racist remarks and believe.

Is signing a birth certificate sufficient to acknowledge paternity in the sense of a wrongful death?

Ok so me and my ex girlfriend got pregnant last year around February, we went through a lot of difficulties in the pregnancy and ultimately lost our s

My ex-boyfriend is trying to keep my cat if I leave. How do I make him give me my cat?

My ex who I am trying to break up who I live with (and my cat lives here) is trying and threatening to keep my cat if I leave. I want to take him and.

Can I sue my employer when I feel my HR complaints have been mishandled?

I have worked at my company for several years now and had continuous problems with my General Manager. He had made several racist remarks towards me a

How long does it take to get the police report to the insurance company?

Two men hog hunting at night in an ATV without lights or reflective tape came from a field onto the highway in front of another car going 75mph. The 2

How should I go about retaining a lawyer for a injury and who to retain?

My girlfriend is currently in rehab in Carmel ny and while on the phone the ceiling collapsed and hit her in the head causing some injury and since t

I have RTS eeco determination but the deadline near. What to do?

I was terminated because of incomplete the harassment training due to a mild stroke and decline in my cognitive ability.