David A. Sebastian’s Answers

David A. Sebastian

Bloomfield Hills Commercial Real Estate Attorney.

Contributor Level 10
  1. Are verbal contacts binding in Michigan?

    Answered almost 3 years ago.

    1. David A. Sebastian
    2. Daniel Kenneth Printz
    3. Robert Craig Thurston
    3 attorney answers

    Verbal contracts are binding in Michigan. The tree removal service may or may not be entitled to partial compensation given that they performed some work. Please feel free to contact our office to discuss in greater detail.

  2. What to do when someone breaks a Non-circumvent agreement

    Answered almost 3 years ago.

    1. Thomas R. Morris
    2. David A. Sebastian
    2 attorney answers

    Assuming your agreement prevents the conduct complained about, you should immediately file suit and seek a restraining order to prevent the taking of your clients. Please feel free to contact us for additional information. You will need to retain counsel to enforce the agreement that you have.

  3. What are the obligations for non-custodial parent moving out of state? Parenting time?

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. David A. Sebastian
    2. James D. Khami
    2 attorney answers

    There is not a general rule governing your situation. You should retain counsel to review all of the facts of your situation in greater detail, including the previous court orders governing your case. However, and without knowing the full history, it does appear that your ex-husband's "demands" are unreasonable.

  4. I hired an att & after the pre-trial I am NOT happy w him. Can I fire him w/out paying the remaining fee?

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. Marshall S. Tauber
    2. David A. Sebastian
    3. Loren M. Dickstein
    3 attorney answers

    You are entitled to retain alternative counsel, but whether or not you must "pay the remaining fee" depends on the terms of your engagement letter with him/her. You should review your engagement letter for an answer to that question.

  5. Referral Agreement Conveyance - Bank to Bank

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. Thomas R. Morris
    2. David A. Sebastian
    3. Craig Gerald Christensen
    4 attorney answers

    You will have to retain counsel to 1) review your contract with the Utah bank; and 2) analyze various legal theories available to you to enforce the contract given the subsequent sale. Your question is more complicated than you may think, and will require you to retain an attorney if you want a complete response.

  6. How do I get child support and allomy from my ex husbands wages, per his pay schedule?

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. David A. Sebastian
    1 attorney answer

    You should petition the Court for an Income Withholding Order. An Income Withholding Order will withhold the amount due you from his paycheck.

  7. My ex filed for child support from me, & got it.My kids seldom stayovernight with me however I still support them

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. Loren M. Dickstein
    2. David A. Sebastian
    2 attorney answers

    Any lawyer will need more information to answer your question. For example, are you now paying child support because your kids weren't spending overnnights with you despite the parenting time awarded to you in the Judgment of Divorce? Or are you now paying child support because of the disparity in incomes between you and your spouse at the time that the child support award was issued? In order to determine your "chances" of not paying child support to your ex, more information will be...

  8. Bankruptcy and divorce

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. David A. Sebastian
    2. Christopher M. Mcavoy
    3. Loretta Marie Helfrich
    5 attorney answers

    In general, the bankruptcy and the divorce are two separate matters. However, assuming your debts are discharged, those debts will not be part of the divorce. Also, if child custody is at issue, your husband may attempt to use your multiple bankruptcy filings against you in a custody battle.

  9. Bankruptcy and divorce

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. David A. Sebastian
    2. Christopher M. Mcavoy
    3. Loretta Marie Helfrich
    5 attorney answers

    In general, the bankruptcy and the divorce are two separate matters. However, assuming your debts are discharged, those debts will not be part of the divorce. Also, if child custody is at issue, your husband may attempt to use your multiple bankruptcy filings against you in a custody battle.

  10. Bankruptcy and divorce

    Answered about 3 years ago.

    1. David A. Sebastian
    2. Christopher M. Mcavoy
    3. Loretta Marie Helfrich
    5 attorney answers

    In general, the bankruptcy and the divorce are two separate matters. However, assuming your debts are discharged, those debts will not be part of the divorce. Also, if child custody is at issue, your husband may attempt to use your multiple bankruptcy filings against you in a custody battle.