I was awarded spousal support and I want to appeal. Will acceptance of payment have an effect on my right to appeal?

Accepting a payment does not affect your right to appeal. However, the Court of Appeals will only allow an appeal of right within 21 days of the...

I agree with Ms. Paquette. Language on deeds matter. To be in the chain of title, deeds and death certificates must be filed with the register of...

Hi I'm a us citizen and I married someone in Trinidad and tobago he never been to the states

How much your divorce will cost is a function of the amount of work your lawyer will have to do. Talk with several to learn the range of costs. ...

Can you contest an estate for half the balance of an RV loan after the joint owner passes away ?

The loan requires that someone pay or the seller will take the RV back. Arguably, the RV could be sold tomorrow. Enough to cover the balance of...

Michigan publishes a very good booklet on landlord-tenant law. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Publications/tenantlandlord.pdf You may want to see...

Do they do background checks for marriage license?

Who is "they"? The county clerk does not. The potential marriage partner, or others, may.

During your marriage, you and your wife accumulated a marital estate. You may have had an equitable interest in certain property even though your...

Your grandmother died with the house in her name only, right? If so, you need to open a probate estate. Once the estate is open, it can collect...

As an adopted child, you have the same status as a child born to your parents. That said, you should consult with a probate lawyer in your area. ...

How long will it take for my ex husband to evict me?

Was the agreement for you to stay in the house part of the judgment? Please take the judgment to a divorce lawyer for review. The lawyer can tell...