Here are a few recent tax changes for the upcoming 2015 tax year that you should be aware of:
If you have filed an adversary proceeding or are facing one in your bankruptcy, one of the important issues you need to think about is how you can pay for your attorney. When asking for attorney fees in an adversary action, you must make sure that your request complies with Federal Bankruptcy Rule 7008, requiring that attorney fees must be plead in the initial complaint or answer so that the other side has a chance to respond to the request before trial. If you have filed for bankruptcy and are needing assistance, feel free to contact our office at 816-524-4949.
A business owner was recently found guilty of bankruptcy fraud, a federal crime, for failing to disclose a transfer of an asset. In his defense, the business owner stated he did not list the transfer because he did not feel it was worth anything. Whether it has value or not, all assets must be listed in your bankruptcy. If you want to file for bankruptcy and don’t want to go to jail for a bankruptcy crime, feel free to contact us for assistance at 816-524-4949.
If you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy or thinking of filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and have a 401(k), you may have an issue continuing to contribute to your 401(k) after filing.
If you need legal assistance, contact our office at 816-524-4949.
Here are a few little-known facts about small claims court:
If you need assistance with small claims court, contact our law office at 816-524-4949.
A minor child may be adopted by consent as long as one of the following are met:
A minor child may be adopted without consent from the father if one of the following are met:
Railroad pensions are treated partly as Social Security and partly as a private pension under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act. The portion that is treated as a private pension is subject to division in a divorce and is treated as marital property. If you are a railroad worker or retiree who is facing a divorce, contact our office at 816-524-4949.
Here are a few tips regarding security deposits with landlords:
1. A security deposit cannot be more than two months’ rent;
2. Once the lease expires, the landlord has thirty days to return the deposit;
3. If the landlord keeps part or all of the deposit, the landlord must provide a list of damages or unpaid rent to be paid from the deposit;
4. A landlord must notify the tenant when the final inspection will be done;
5. A tenant has a right to be present at the inspection;
6. A tenant may not use the security deposit to pay the last month’s rent;
7. If a landlord wrongfully withholds part of a deposit, the tenant can sue the landlord for twice the amount wrongfully taken.
If you have an issue with your landlord, contact our law office at 816-524-4949
Missouri courts have stated that a person’s hands or fists do not constitute a dangerous instrument or weapon. This means that a person should not be charged with a criminal action involving an armed weapon if the person only used their hands or fists. If you have been charged with a crime, contact our office at 816-524-4949.
1. It is illegal for a landlord to shut off your utilities unless it is for health and safety reasons.
2. Landlords can double the rent if you let someone else take over the lease without their permission.
3. Missouri only allows two adults per bedroom.
4. Evictions can be expedited when renters are involved in criminal activity.
5. Landlords must give a 60 day notice when ending a lease involving mobile homes or leases for less than a year.
If you are in need of legal assistance, contact our office at 816-524-4949.