Michigan Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

A finer example of extenuating circumstances I have never heard. You will need to respond to the summons. Advise that you contest the charges. Write an explanation and ask that the court dismiss the case. They might. Go to court.  You will have appointed counsel. Typically, you meet with the prosecutor before appearing in court. Advise the prosecutor of the facts and ask that you be let off for extenuating circumstances. Tell them you would never have done this except for the unusual circumstances. If they refuse, say, OK, let's take this before the judge.  Bring lots of friends and pet lovers to be in court to support you. When your case is called, have everyone stand up so the court knows that the public cares about the case. After you step forward, have everyone sit down. Even on Zoom (have people holding their pets on camera!), the judge will see that this case matters to the community. Judges are elected. Politely tell the judge, I would never have done this except for the circumstances and ask that charges be dismissed.   good luck!... Read More

You need a lawyer who specializes in employment rights. Employers are not kings and they must follow the law just like veryone else. This is not an area of law that I practice, you can reach out to the free state bar lawyer referal service 800-968-0738; I can also refer you to someone. I hope this helps.... Read More

If the land contract was done during the marriage, she might have a marital claim unless it was not a listed asset of the marital estate if the land contract began after he died, the former spouse has no claim and the heirs of the deceased have full rights to the property   if the ex invested in the land contract after the divorce, then she will need a writing to make any claim... Read More

If the lawyer has fallen off the radar, the court probably knows it. Your divorce is usually filed in the county where you live. Go to that courthouse and ask a clerk in family court to look up the case. If your lawyer is not responding, it can be because they are busy too. Before doing anything drastic, email the lawyer with your questions. If they do not reply in 7 days, there is a problem and you will have to hire another lawyer.  good luck to you... Read More

your landlord may have committed an act of conversion of your personal property and the security deposit. if your landlord did not give you notice at the beginning of the lease where they had your security deposit, you can get back double your deposit. additionally, demanding your be out before the last day of the lease, assuming rent was paid, was a wrongful eviction and breach of the contract of lease. as someone who has dealt with a disability all my life, I am DEEPLY offended by your landlord's conduct. If your facts hold up, any Lawyer should be able to cut this landlord down to size and just about any judge will find their behavior repellant.  ... Read More

it depends on what the deed says. if it was uncontingent, only the estate can further transfer the deed, if it was contingent, title might revert to the Grantor; additionally, if the grantor and grantee were married, it might revert automatically. you probably should have a lawyer review what your options are.... Read More

Just about every commercial movie is the copyrighted property of someone. Copyrights last 100 years! Usually, the credits tells you who made it. Using others' intellectual property without permission can have serious consequences, so be careful. Not sure there is anyone one database for films but IMDB is pretty extensive.... Read More

Unfortunately, you do not have a cause of action or, absent actual physical abuse, no legal matter that a lawyer can really help you. Most family problems are ones of communication. The best way is to write a letter to your folks and tell them how you feel. Tell them you know they love you but ask them to respect the fact you are not child anymore and that you have opinions about how you want to spend your summer. Presenting a well planned out alternative would show your family your maturity and that you have put a lot of thought into this. It is likely that camp has already been paid for this year but it is only a week or so, and with a well written letter, you might convince your folks that they need to include you more in making summer plans. Best of luck to you. ... Read More

The allegations you are making are very serious. Not sure why an attorney would file an intervention when they were retained for Quiet Title. You are alleging fraud, did you buy at sheriff's sale or was there a judicial foreclosure taking place? What were they intervening into if you acquired a property from foreclosure? If the attorney refunded your fee, there would be a record of it. At this point, from what is stated here, nothing makes much sense to me.... Read More

Not sure if you have a case, if the lease signed by the prior owner is valid you certainly have a case. Given the facts, you definitely need legal counsel for this. Depending on the prior lease, the six days to locking you out (assuming rent was paid, did they sue for possession?) seems very fast and without a court order, that is VERY troubling.  ... Read More

It will depend on what your employment agreement says. Normally to use someone's image you have to have permission. Many employment agreements permit use of image. You can force them to remove your image and they will have to do so. But it might cause them to terminate you from the company.... Read More