Yes. Any person may retain a lawyer, even if ten days before trial. Your ex could even retain an attorney on the day of trial, although it...

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Are verbal agreements in michigan binding?

Based on what you say, the short answer is that the landlord probably does not have to pay for heat and water. While you may wish to have an...

What motion can I file to make my husband pay for my attorney?

MCR 3.206(C) governs the procedure in domestic relations actions for requesting attorney fees. In general, your motion must allege that you cannot...

Can I file a complaint against an opposing attorney?

You could file a complaint with the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission. Technically, it's labeled a request for investigation. If you want to...

My ex is trying to get me to pay for kid's cell phones.

The legal answer to your question depends on the language in your divorce judgment. If mutual agreement is required, then you may have a solid...

How do I find an attorney in (southeastern) Michigan who practices in special education law?

This forum works very well for finding competent and experienced representation. Given that your son's education is your goal, finding the right...

What can I do in this situation? My ex-employer didn't pay me a month's worth commission and fired me for me asking for it.

Michigan has a very strong Sales Commission Act, which is very favorable to sales representatives who are not paid commissions. If the employer...

How do I postpone or move a deposition?

You can call the attorney who issued the subpoena and ask to have the deposition rescheduled to a convenient date. And given that most attorneys...

Lawyer put on bed rest and can't appear in court, we have to go alone?

I agree that you should seek substitute counsel. While it may be probable that your current attorney believes that your husband "will be fine"...

Can a divorce be appealed in Michigan?

You can file an appeal as of right within 21 days of the trial court's final judgment of divorce. If you had your own trial court counsel, he or...