Must I file a claim to retain a disputed security dep? Can I add late fees or dismiss courtesy deduction given originally to it?

Did you have the tenant fill out a security deposit agreement and give him/her a checklist when you had him/her sign the lease? If you did it...

Can i get my child if he is at another residents home then with the mother

I'm sorry, but I have no where near enough facts to answer this question properly. The answer really depends on why the child is at another...

I purchased a house on land contract payment to inclued tax and insurance.

The first thing you need to do is check your land contract to see what rights it gives you regarding this. If it states you have the right to know...

Do I have pay?

Payment is an absolute defense to a claim of debt. However, the burden of proving payment is on you. Therefore, if you paid the bill you need to...

No. You are not a legal adult until you are 18. As a practical matter, I know you want to fly on you own. However, you will probably find that life...

I am being sue for a credit card in michigan that my ex-husband took out in my name told me it was in his then stuck me with it

The statute of limitations is six years from the last payment. If you did not take it out, and did not use it, you should be able to get out of it...

My brother/PR is requesting a "short sale" of our late Mothers home in order to sign his interest over to me. How is this done?

None of your brother's actions make any sense to me unless he is on the mortgage. If he is not on the mortgage he can quit claim his interest to...

When a child support modification order is entered, should I keep copies of previous orders?

I always advise that you keep copies of court papers. This is to protect you in case you need to suddenly explain something either to a lawyer you...

The only possible way there could be two arraignments is if there are two different sets of charges. The only people who will be able to ferret...

Can I seal a civil case, employment lawsuit in the State of Michigan? The case is closed.

It is very, very difficult to seal a case. Public policy mandates that judicial proceedings be open to the public to insure the courts remain fair...