My colleagues are correct. If you did not have a general umbrella contract with this contractor that allowed him/her to withhold funds in this...

I had a home that was forclosed on. Now Dyck O'Neil is sending me statments. What are my options? How can I minimize this impact

I'm handling very similar cases for a few of my clients. Your options really depend on a few factors not mentioned in your question. For example,...

Can a lien be placed on my property without notice or statement on debt?

Generally, there has to be some notice provided. If the lien was filed by the subcontractor, they are required to provide you notice that they are...

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Redemption period

Technically, the redemption period is a period to allow the homeowner to buy back or "redeem" the home for the same amount that it sold for at the...

It really depends on what you hope to accomplish through this transaction and the possibility of default by your son. Although it may not be...

Can you be held responsible for a house in foreclosure that was granted "free and clear" to ex spouse?

Yes, he is still responsible for the mortgage if his name on was on the mortgage and the lender never released him from the mortgage after the...

If I have a Sheriff's Foreclosure sale Scheduled for 10/23/2014, Do I have to be packed up and moved out by that date?

My colleague is correct. You do NOT have to be moved out by that date. If the home is your primary residence you have, by law, a 6 month period...

My mother died and her husband had his name put on her home right before she died. my name is on the home, how do I get him out?

My colleagues are correct. Consult a real estate and litigation attorney. The only way to get his name off the deed at this point is to file a...

I won a settlement with my insurance company for my house fire, about 270k. My insurance screwed me,

In Michigan, your business assets could be levied to pay for a judgment if it was discovered that you transferred personal assets under the...

Easement will go to auction 03/2015. Will our deeded rights be voided? Lake Association interfering with our rights?

My colleague is correct. More information is needed. Generally, a foreclosure extinguishes anything recorded AFTER the recording of the lien being...