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answered on Jan 19, 2019
You haven't provided enough information to fully respond. What sort of case? Child support owed? Criminal penalty? Etc. Some sorts of debts or judgments are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, and some sorts of collections activitied are not stayed by the bankruptcy "automatic stay"... View More 
We are both married and we each have our own mobile home on the 8 acre property and the other 3 mobile homes have family members residing in them and they all pay one towards property tax and insurance and any other expenses that are for the property. Just don’t want all of us to lose our homes... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2019
If your mother files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be in a legally conflicted position as regards her interests in obtaining a discharge and as regards the "bankruptcy estate" created by operation of law upon filing. A Chapter 7 Trustee will be assigned to her case who has the duty and... View More
I filed for bankruptcy and the case got dismissed because I didnt include a summary of assets. But the notice I got saying the case was dismissed said I have 14 days to "file a motion for relief from this order". I've searched all over the internet and can not find the form for a... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2019
It sounds like you filed your bankruptcy without the assistance of an attorney. This is the sort of dismissal that is easily avoided by retaining an experienced bankruptcy attorney to assist you from the get-go. I would consult a bankruptcy attorney in your area now, before that deadline expires.
Tenant moved in on Friday, noted roach on Saturday. I delievered baits/bombs that night. I got professional exterminator in to treat following Tuesday. She was so upset, she wanted out of lease which I allowed, but she wanted security deposit before she moved out which i did not allow to prevent... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
As landlord, you have a responsibility under Michigan law to keep a property fit for habitation by humans, which is to say, fit for the property's intended use and in compliance with State health and safety laws. Tenants have the responsibility to exterminate insects that appear if they were... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
You need to file a Renewal of Trademark with the USPTO, which requires further data, images, and a fee. This has to be done every 10 years.
You must also file periodically Declarations of Use, which detail what you are selling in interstate commerce, along with further specimens or... View More
Discharged Feb 2015. I am considering filing Chapter 7 again. Is my waiting period based upon the original filing date of 2012 or the conversion date in 2014? At what point would I be eligible to file?
I finished a Chapter 13 plan (in Massachusetts) 6 months ago. I had claimed approximately $4000 in property taxes under the plan, my down filed a proof of claim for $2600. I made all the payments according to the plan, but now the town is saying I owe another $1400 in back taxes for which they... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
I think more information is required to answer your question. What tax years are involved? Is the $1400 pre-filing or post-filing? For what tax years did the proof of claim account vs. this $1400 balance?
It could be that it is a discharge violation, but it is also important to remember... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2019
If using any unique signifier from any pre-existing source (Harry Potter novels/movies, in this case), I would indeed worry about that.
Your first step before committing to that brand is to consult with a trademark registration attorney who, will be able, in addition to registration... View More
Out of the car unless I give them the key basically can they keep my stuff from me in the state of Tennessee
answered on Jan 11, 2019
You haven't mentioned who exactly is planning to file for bankruptcy, among other things. If yourself, schedule an appointment with a bankruptcy attorney in your local area to discuss your options and the extent to which a creditor who has repossessed your vehicle and its agents may or may not... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2019
Yes, visit a bankruptcy attorney in your area to schedule an appointment to discuss your options in bankruptcy. I presume you are being humorous, but all cash assets, wherever they are located, whether in a bank account or buried in a steel box under a pine tree, must be disclosed along with the... View More
I took over payments on my parents house, and they added me to their mortgage in February of 2017. I paid their payments (to them and then they paid their mortgage) for a year. In February 2018 they signed a quit claim deed and I refinanced the house to remove their names and have the loan in my... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Yes, you need to speak with a bankruptcy attorney of your own to obtain the best advice moving forward and to discuss possible defenses to what are called "preference avoidance actions." Long story short, any property sold or transferred by a debtor who files bankruptcy within 2, or even... View More
I have noted, for example, that the name Melville is a trademark for a construction company, but there is an independent publisher called Melville House Books
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Trademark registration is different than copyright registration in that the purpose is protect consumers' expectations of a product or service's source and quality. It does not protect the registrant's "creative ownership" of a phrase or design, etc.
If... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2018
This will be a question with variable answers depending on which attorney you consult. Fees will vary from attorney to attorney and also depending on what service level you request.
An attorney may charge separately from the actual application preparation, filing, and monitoring for an... View More
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