Prayer Request

[WingingIt]

I know you spoke to the county, but I think you need to call a real estate agent because I think the county told you incorrect information. I can't think of a legal reason that you can't list your property for sale and have it stipulated that XXX amount will go in escrow for the taxes. The title won't be clear until they are paid, so it might delay the processing of your check until then, but if it's a small county, they can expedite that easily. I say all of this because my friend bought a house in NM and when they did the title search they found a past due tax lien that the seller had failed to mention, they were hoping it wouldn't be found.

They set it up that some of the seller's proceeds went to pay that so it would be released and there would be a free and clear title. It didn't stop the sale, so I'm not seeing why they are saying you can't do the same thing. More prayers coming.

 

[WriterofWords]

Dona Ana County is big, the biggest County we have. I talked with the Tax Assessors office and told them that if I could sell the place and pay them the taxes past and present I would. They told me I can't sell the property or mobile home while there are past due taxes on it unless they County places a lien on it and they sell it. Then it will go to auction and they only have to accept what is due on the taxes, they don't have to get any more over that. I know a couple of real estate agents, I'll give them a call later and see what they say though thanks.

 

[AngieChick]

I am so sorry that this is happening to you, I'm sure that it's horrendously stressful.

Will the county accept payments from you?

 

[WriterofWords]

I'm trying to set up a payment schedule with them. They want to tell me how much I can pay rather than me tell them what I CAN pay! But I'm working on it!

 

[Sugar Sand Farm]

Kate one thing you can qualify for is the Angelfoodministries its all over the country and anyone can get it. Check their website they list all the agencies that offer it in each state. Each month they offer a selection of food in a box it holds a weeks worth of food for a family of 4 The boxes are usually 30.00 each and then you can also purchase the speciality boxes. THese are sometimes just meat, just fruit, etc. They even have an afterschool snack box. They also have a seniors box which is pre prepared foods that you just heat and heat. My father in law ordered these after his wife died and he said the food was very good. Like he said it beat going out every night. The senior boxes might be something your parents might be interested in. All the food is very high quality Here in Florida the meat comes from Omaha steak company. Check it out. their website is Angelfoodministires.com Since its only you and Steven the box would last longer than a week. There are alot of people doing this to help conserve grocery bills. Anyone can order the boxes. They are usually distributed at churches in the area. Good luck. I helped my neighbor when he was in the same boat. Here anyone can go in and pay those taxes and after 3 years of paying them they own your property. My neighbor was in athe same boat his property was part of his fathers estate and the taxes were to be paid through them but the executor stole all the funds and did not pay his taxes. After the 3 years he got a letter saying he had 30 days to pay up or else. He found some help with neighbors who let him borrow the money and he pays them back monthly. but he was told he had 1 year to vacate the property after these people paid the back taxes I hope and pray someone steps up to help you as well. I did hear of a group that helps vets who are homeless its called PACE I dont know if they would help one who is losing their home but you might try to find them on the internet If your ex is supposed to pay the taxes cant you go after him for the money. Why should you lose when he is supposed to pay. let him lose whatever to cough up the money. I would try to contact the legal sservices that does pro bono work and see if they couldnt help you get him to pay up Keeing you in my prayers Micki

 

[WriterofWords]

Right now, with a Dr. backing him my ex is not working. It is just too much stress and money for me to go after him, I don't qualify for pro-bono because of what I make. None of these outfits look at the bills you have to pay, they just say you get X dollars a month, you can pay. They don't take into consideration utilities, food, insurance, etc..
I'll check out the Angelfood thank you very much! My parents and I share food costs because we conserve propane by sharing the cooking. At least with Steven going to AIT at the end of June I won't have to worry about him. I have 3 bags of scratch, and one in the can, so we'll see how long that lasts.

 

[WriterofWords]

A little ray of hope! My mom and dad are paying most of my portion of Steven's graduation party this Friday night! We had planned it with a friend whose daughter is graduating with him and I was trying to wait until the last moment to say I couldn't come up with my half,, they gave me all but $40 of it tonight so the show will go on!

 

[Sugar Sand Farm]

There are other ways to get him When my daughter had to go after her ex she went right to the court house and got the papers there. She filled them out and got a court date. She could not afford an attorney either but he could she won her case thankfully. It only cost her a filing fee Let him get SS you can go after that as well as salary. My friends daughter was after her ex for back child support and he was jput on disability she started getting 800.00 a month from SS as part of his disability for the kids. Glad to hear he will have his party Just remember he knows you cant afford the moon and will still think its a special day with you just being there with him to share it.

 

[WingingIt]

Well, I'm sure hoping that guy at the tax office doesn't have a clue what he's talking about. I've used Angel Food ministries before when we lived where they had it, great program.

Great news about the party!

 

[WriterofWords]

Honestly selling my home will be a last ditch effort. I don't want to sell it, at least not until I have found a place to go. I have my animals and my family to think of and I'm being very selfish worrying about myself here. I love my land and my home,, crummy as my home is right now, it's mine. I need a second job, or a way to get my taxes taken care of so I can cut off an acre and sell it. With what I could get for that acre I could get out of debt totally and also have money towards a move. I've been thinking a great deal about this for a couple of hours.
My goal: Take care of my taxes, sell an acre, pay off my truck and other bills, and get the Hades out of Dodge but be able to leave my home and land intact for my parents to live on. I can make so much more teaching somewhere else,,, I love to teach, but I do have degrees in Business Management also if I need to use them. This is going to happen!