If I am not on the note, not on the deed, but on the mortgage, will I be included in the foreclosure process?

Unless you had a separate maintenance case in the Michigan family court at the time of your separate households (i.e., a "legal separation"), the...

Can a landlord legally take money for a unit that has not been registered with code compliance?

There are 2 types of rental unit licensing in Michigan. The first, for Section 8 housing, requires an inspection and approval by a MSHDA housing...

My landlord gave me 30 day eviction notice today. He says he's selling the home and wants me out.

Section 8 (or MSHDA) leases are fairly uniform in Michigan, since the landlord has to follow certain guidelines to qualify for the Section 8...

If I add my wife to my house note and default on a personal guarantee, can the bank come after the equity in the house in MI

If you own your home free and clear of liens, you may change ownership by preparing and recording a new deed. The simplest way is by a quitclaim...

The landlord may still evict you if you are behind on your rent payments or otherwise in default of the terms of your lease (eg, unauthorized...

Can I change a date for an order to appear?

Collection cases can have several types of hearings at the court. However, a "release of garnishment" in Michigan is a document that is filed by...

I reafirmmed my vehicle lease after bankruptcy

A vehicle lease is technically assumed, not reaffirmed. If you signed an assumption of lease that was filed with the bankruptcy court, you can...

I have a $1,500 debt and was resently served with papers/ I have to go to a pretrial confernce and was wondering if I HAVE to go

Inability to pay is not a defense. If you do not attend the pretrial, the plaintiff will get a default judgment against you. The judgment is valid...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-SECOND OFFENSE NO - What does the NO stand for? This is a charge in Michigan

No prior conviction. Defendant is not a habitual offender.

In Michigan, what is the legal age a child can choose visitation with parents?

The family court has jurisdiction over a minor child for custody and parenting time matters until that child reaches age 18. However, in many cases...