The format would be "John Smith, a single man, (address)" grantor, quit claims to "Mary Jones, formerly known as Mary Smith, (address)" grantee. ...

What legal CRM do you use for your mid-sized law-firm and do you recommend it?

You need to define CRM

I received a notice to appear in court to explain why I shouldn't be held in contempt of court for not paying a fine...

You are in a "Catch-22" situation. The court has ordered you to appear. But the issue for which your are being called for has been resolved based...

Our loan modification is pending but the Sheriff's sale is coming up soon, March 2nd,

Once the sale occurs, you have no right to catch up on the loan. The way to stop a sale is with a court injunction. That means before March 2d,...

What are legal ramifications of foreclosure in Michigan?

You are part of a group known as strategic defaulters - you can afford the home, but it makes no sense financially to keep it. As I have been...

Our son owed a debt to the state for disputed unemployment which he was ordered to repay. Are we responsible for that debt?

Your facts are not clear. You are not responsible for any of your son's debts unless you cosigned. You say "he had a house which we bought". Did...

We just got a letter to garnish MI state tax returns from private debt from >8yrs ago .Last letter recieved was in 2002.

Creditors with judgments in Michigan can garnish you state tax refund. The notice you got from the State indicates who is claiming the funds and...

How does it affect my credit if my husband files for bankruptcy on dept he had before we were married?

Agreed - there is no impact on you. If anything shows up on your credit history about his bankruptcy, file a dispute with the reporting agency.

Can a creditor garnish my taxes, wages or bank account when I am making timely payments on a consent judgement?

The standard payment order from the court prohibits garnishment of wages only during a payment plan. Bank accounts and taxes are still fair play. ...

Can a creditor take our federal income tax refund or just the state refund?

Regular credit card debt that is reduced to judgment is not subject to federal income tax garnishment. BUT it is subject to state income tax...