I am engaged in a small claims court bench trial in November against a contractor that low balled a contract offer.

I assume from your facts that there was a hearing before magistrate, and the loser of that requested judge trial. Curious of result of that......

Would a 2nd mortgage holder still foreclose after a civil judgement is awarded?

Your facts are somewhat murky. Not clear if there is a 2d mortgage and separate judgment totaling 270K and if so beakdown of that. also is there...

Is there anything I can do to stop a wage garnishment besides filing bankrupcy?

You absolutely can help yourself out here. Go online or go to the courthouse and get a Petition for Installment Payments. You fill out a...

What does a thrid party mean?

Hard to answer your question without knowing more about the "agreement" with original lender. was it written and signed? did it actually modify...

I want to sell my house I have it insured as a rental ,still have residence in the home. Will I have to pay non-homestead tax

Assuming you ACTUALLY live in the home, your affidavit of homestead at assessors office is ok. The only tax paid when any property is sold is...

I have been directed to appear at a pre-trial conference. What exactly goes on there and do I have to bring my witnesses?

In addition to what my friend Jan mentioned, find out if that court or that judge requires that a Pre-trial Statement be submitted before or at the...

I am currently renting a home and it went into forecloser, do i still have to pay rent during the six month redemption period?

Yes UNLESS you receive a notice from the lender that it has an Assignment of Rents clause in the mortgage being foreclosed, and demands that your...

Subpoena

This is a gray area. If you received it you have actual knowledge, altho formal service is lacking. process server is supposed to hand it to you,...

When a property owner erects a fence offset to a surveyed property line, he is simply being cautious of not encroaching. Michigan law includes a...