Yes, but it should be exempt.

The law provides for an allocation of the equity in such a situatiin (assuming that you are both owers) but there's no apparent, clear answer. From the facts you gave, it seems like she should receive between 20% and 33% of the equity.

Yes. I like a simple question!

One person can generally successfully maintain only one case at a time. I won't go into the hypothetical possibility of multiple cases involving one person. An individual could file and if he conducted business as a sole propreitor, it would be both a personal and a business bankruptcy.... View More

When you allow the seller to remain after closing, you become a landlord. To evict an unwilling tenant takes 30 days or more and can cost hundreds of dollars or more if you hire an attorney. Plus, you have to contend with the condition of the property upon surrender. My preference is to take... View More

Yes and no. You signed a note promising to pay a certain amount amortized over thirty years. You can continue making those payments, and, assuming that the note is a normal residential mortgage note, you can make prepayments without penalty. The apparent holder or servicer of the note is... View More

This is a question of "ostensible agency". The issue is whether you caused the customer to believe that the driver was authorized to accept payment (that the driver was your agent for the purpose of payment), or, conversely, whether you adequately informed the customer that the driver... View More

Remedies for breach of contract include a claim for damages. This format does not allow for a primer on contract law. You should consult with an attorney to identify the remedy available, how much might be recovered, whether the defendant is collectable (i.e. whether you can collect on any... View More

I think that it may be enforceable. Under Michigan law, "[t]he essential elements of a contract are parties competent to contract, a proper subject matter, legal consideration, mutuality of agreement, and mutuality of obligation." Your aunt raises a valid issue by questioning whether... View More

A logo can be protected as a trademark. Federal registration gives greater protection, but even an unregistered trademark can be protected. An infringement is usually dealt with first by a "cease and desist" letter which notifies the infringer of its improper use of the logo. If that... View More

Yes. The best way for a company to do this is to enter into written agreements with its employees. In the absence of a written agreement, it may be possible for an employer or former employer to legally enforce an employee's or former employee's obligation to not misappropriate property... View More

If there's a written agreement which calls for the seller to sell you the golf cart as a part of a sale of real property, unless the seller terminated the agreement due to a breach, or unless the agreement was modified, the seller would be obligated to deliver the golf cart. From the facts... View More

The owner of the house should hire an attorney to pursue an eviction. There is too much involved for me to provide step-by-step instructions in this forum, but the owner of the house might be able to work through the process on his own.

The limitations period under Michigan law for breach of contract is six years. Therefore, if you have a claim for a breach of contract (more particularly a warranty that the pupply was disease free) then unless the cintract provides otherwise you have six years from the accrual of the claim to sue.

That information facilitates a public records search, i.e. a search for assets by differentiating the debtor from another with a similar name.

It sounds as though your question inquires into your ability, as a chapter 7 debtor, to claim an exemption in a motor vehicle which has been rendered inoperable by impact. The answer will depend upon whether, in this bankruptcy case or hypothetical bankruptcy case, the "totaled vehicle"... View More

If the property at issue is located in Illinois, try posting your question under the category of "real estate law - Illinois." The primary issue is what responsibility there is under Illinois law for the demolition expenses. A factual question is whether you are the owner of the house... View More

There may be. This question is too complex to answer without writing a book. Your income may be too high. Property you own may exceed exemptions. There may be debts that are not dischargeable. You might not be eligible for a chapter 7 discharge. There may be an impact on co-owners of... View More

Whether the landlord/seller can "opt out" or terminate the "lease to own" contract depends upon the wording of the agreement and possibly other factors. You have not furnished enough information for a definite answer. You may wish to consult with an attorney.

Certain contracts must be in writing, and you state that this contract is in writing, so that potential requirement may be satisfied. You have not provided enough information for an attorney to assess the merits of the claim of your "ex". However, it does appear that the obligation may... View More