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I am considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I have two loans for which I am a co-signer, and my ex-husband is responsible for these according to our divorce decree. He has made inconsistent payments on one loan and hasn't made any payments on the other loan, which involves a vehicle.... View More 
answered on Jun 21, 2025
Bob you must list and and all debts owed, co-signed or other.
I am an engineer residing in New York, working for a corporation based in Florida. I am considering leaving the company to start a new business in the software as a service (SaaS) field. However, my employment contract includes a non-compete clause governed by Florida law, which broadly prohibits... View More
I am planning to apply for a home inspection license in Mississippi. I had public trust issues in 2010 related to a business I closed, but I resolved them by selling property to settle debts. Since then, I have not had any public trust issues. Will I be able to receive my license?
I am a 16-year-old wanting to establish a nonprofit in New York focused on raising funds and awareness for pediatric congenital heart disease. I understand that state regulations prevent minors from being on the board of directors, but I have adults willing to serve in those roles. How can I... View More
My husband and I rented our home to our primary care provider and her family in September 2024 after getting to know her personally. Recently, my husband began exchanging hundreds of texts with her, leading to an affair. This affair has impacted his mental health treatment, as he's being... View More
I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and I want to start a floral business under the name "Stemhaus." I haven't checked trademark databases yet, and I'm unsure if the name is trademarked. Additionally, I’d like to know if I can use this name even if another business has it outside of... View More
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answered on Jun 20, 2025
Before using the name “Stemhaus” for your floral business in Cincinnati, you need to conduct a comprehensive trademark search—both at the federal and state level. Just because a name isn’t used locally doesn’t mean it’s safe from legal conflict. A registered federal trademark grants... View More
How can I get my money back from a roofing contractor who has not performed any work? I asked for a refund, but I'm facing issues. I have a written contract with them, and the payment was made by check on 4/24/25. The contractor hasn't performed the work because they didn’t provide... View More
I'm planning to transfer my home title from myself to my LLC for liability protection. The property is located in Arizona and is used for rental purposes. There is an existing first mortgage, but there are no liens on the property. This is my first time transferring a title to an LLC, and I... View More
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answered on Jun 20, 2025
When transferring a property title to your own LLC in Arizona, you’re typically exempt from paying the standard affidavit of property value recording fee if no actual sale occurs. Since you're transferring title from yourself to an LLC you own, the transaction is usually considered a... View More
I run a small yoga business in Maryland and previously donated a gift certificate to a military wife charity at Ft. Meade. The certificate was for four classes and a stress relief acupuncture treatment and it clearly stated it expired on May 8, 2024. On June 19, 2025, the recipient contacted me... View More
I was a manager for a vendor to a large corporation, and one of the corporation's managers falsely claimed that I was using drugs at work. This led to a drug test, which I passed, but the manager continued to spread a negative narrative about me for a month within both his corporation and... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2025
Based on the information you've provided, you might indeed have grounds for a defamation claim. Generally, defamation involves someone making false statements to third parties, harming another person's professional reputation, and causing financial or other damage as a result. Since you... View More
My husband, who is a volunteer firefighter, organizes a fireworks display at a lake marina for free. The marina covers the cost of fireworks and provides additional personnel to assist with the display, which uses non-professional grade fireworks attached to flatbed trailers at a privately-owned... View More
I am a French citizen, and I want to integrate my real estate property in France into my US-based LLC, which is currently being formed in Delaware. I'm interested in achieving liability protection through this integration. I haven't consulted with any professionals or advisors yet. Could... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2025
If your goal is liability protection, forming a U.S. LLC is a good first step—but transferring or associating foreign real estate with that LLC involves serious jurisdictional considerations. France does not automatically recognize U.S. LLCs as having legal personhood in the same way it does... View More
I am in the final underwriting phase of my home equity loan, and the lender has requested the following documentation: a copy of the filed release of judgment, and official documentation confirming that the satisfaction of judgment is recorded with the county clerk, including book and page data.... View More
I was approached by Wilmar Property Investing Company, who expressed interest in buying two of my properties. They claimed that both properties have mortgage liens totaling $25,000, which I know is false since I have no mortgages. Upon checking with Phila.gov, I found no liens on the properties.... View More
For six years, our small furniture store was the sole dealer in the Chicago area for a high-end Illinois furniture manufacturer, with good credit standing. A year ago, a major furniture chain began carrying the manufacturer's line and has now threatened the manufacturer to cease supplying us... View More
I have evidence suggesting that a platform game offering paid in-game content has rigged the "random shuffle" outcomes, which affects game performance and ensures no player performs better than 50% in paid-entry contests. Despite numerous complaints and data shared on websites proving... View More
On March 22nd, my wife and I signed a standard agreement for the sale of our home in Upper Darby with agents from Long and Foster. No settlement date was indicated on the agreement. Two proposed settlement dates have been missed due to the buyers' inaction or delinquent IRS payments.... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2025
This is why you must engage counsel (and not a title company) to review every bit of paperwork you sign. in my view, the contract is incomplete for lack of a written agreed closing date. I would address the tax issue since you have an out.
Joseph C. Korsak
Can an LLP formed by non-farmers legally purchase agricultural land in Karnataka after the 2020 amendment to the Land Reforms Act if it is used purely for organic farming? We plan to include organic farming as the main objective in the LLP Agreement and filings. The LLP intends to initially operate... View More
I am being required to pay child support following papers served from a Nebraska court. I currently reside in Mississippi. The mother of my child claims she will ask the court to make me sell my house and livestock to give half to her for child support. We have never been married and have not been... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2025
Child support is based off of income, not the value of your personal belongings. However, income for child support purposes is not the same as income for tax purposes. If you are self-employed or the owner of a small business, it is often a lot more complicated than just putting the amount... View More
I am the sole member of an LLC that owns a condo in Miami Beach, FL. I want to transfer the property from the LLC to my name. The condo has no liens or mortgages. I've faced difficulties in obtaining condo insurance under the LLC and cannot take advantage of real estate tax discounts. The... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2025
Generally, there are 2 steps that would need to be completed from a procedural stand point for the transfer. #1 Review the COAs governing documents to identify what requirements are needed for transfer. Usually, you will need COA approval to transfer ownership interest. So make sure to comply with... View More
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