If I received a court judgment to garnish my 2013 state tax refund over an old debt, will my tax refund always be garnished ?

A state tax refund garnishment is a one time pleading - if they want to garnish next year's taxes, they must file a new garnishment form each year....

Was this a proper service of papers?

First rule to remember going forward - do not ever ignore something you receive from the court, however it is received. The court is the only...

As others have indicated, there is no requirement in Michigan that the attorney keep a copy of the documents once they are signed. As a potential...

How legal are debits for gambling legeal to pay all

When you state the casino "over-served" you, are you saying they extended you credit beyond the initial limit agreed to? Unfortunately, gambling...

What is the legal term for the credit card debt my ex has to pay, via the divorce decree?

While there is no technical term to describe debt that is your ex-spouse's obligation to pay on your behalf, I am always concerned when one member...

Plaintiff/JDB has not returned all of my wages from a wage garnishment. Is this a violation of the FDCPA?

While I agree you may have some defenses and counterclaims, if there is any possibility a judgment will be granted against you after trial, the...

If my understanding is correct, the deed was "modified" by the sister who stole the deed, adding her name to it, that this modification is obvious...

If a property is jointly owned because the other party doesn't agree on a "buy out" price, can the buyee legally maintain it?

As joint owners you are both equally obligated to maintain the house. If you are footing the entire bill, keep good records of those expenses, and...

How much can my wages be garnished?

Has the creditor obtained a judgment against you yet in Michigan? If the lawsuit is still pending, and you have not filed an answer yet (which you...

How can I collect a debt from a person who has no income but is 1/3 owner of 2 houses, and 1 is currently up for sale.

First you need to sue the person and obtain a judgment. Michigan has a judgment lien statute that allows you to put a lien on real estate. It is...