Archive for December, 2008

Deep in Debt from Business: Should We File Bankruptcy?

My husband owes back taxes and we talked to a tax attorney. He said to have me file seperately, and also we could probably work out an arrangement with the IRS.

My husband had a construction business and we lost everything. We are now renting. He owes 550 dollars a month [...]


On Company Premises: Can They Search This?

Can a company legally search personal tool boxes on company property?


Tax Question: Independent Contractor with 1099

My fiance is a 1099 contractor. We need help figuring out what he actually owes each month as his ex never took him back to court after he changed positions. Right now I am taking his gross pay and subtracting all expenses, then subtracting taxes and then taking 20% of that.

His current pay for [...]


Tenant/Landlord Ordinance Question in Evanston IL

In Evanston, Illnois, the landlord tenant ordinance says that you have to give at least 48 hours notice to enter the apartment. If I want to show the apartment and the tenant agrees, can I do it in less than 48 hours without getting into trouble?


Notary Question: Is This Legal?

Is it illegal for a notary not to be present at a refi but still sign and date the docs saying that they were there?


CT Scan for $3000 – Can We Fight This Charge?

On an ER visit, the MD ordered a CT scan for daughter and the cost was $3000.

They did not provide us with informed consent or explain why they wouldn’t do other diagnostics or give us a choice.

How can we fight this charge for unnecssary procedure?


Real Estate Question: Case Against Builder?

We bought a condo in a three flat downtown in the East Village area and to our dismay, the builder did not do a good job at building the place.

We have had many issues for a building that is only 7 years old. We have been told that we might have a good case [...]


Can a Credit Card Company do This?

Can a credit card company sign you up for a credit card without your knowledge or consent?