Ive been married for 4 years almost 5, if i get a divorce can i qualify for some type of spousal support.

In Michigan, the court will look at many factors in determining spousal support. Those factors include the length of the marriage, your standard of...

How are out of state judgments handled?

There is a 10 year statute of limitations on the collection of judgments in Michigan. However, the limitations period is "tolled" or paused during...

Retail Fraud

Under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act the Judge may "defer" the sentence of an offender who pleads guilty to a crime committed between their 17th...

Your child has a legal right under the law to be financially support by both parents. This legal right belongs to the child; therefore, it does not...

Unemployment hearing after 21 weeks of collecting?

Under Michigan law, a person is not eligible for unemployment benefits if they were "suspended or discharged for misconduct connected with the...

Can I legally bind into a contract with a credit card company at 15 or 16?

In Michigan a minor does not have the capacity to contact. However, case law has determined that a minor remains liable for any debt incurred for...

Can my landlord come into my home to do an inspection before I actually vacate the rental? I live in Michigan.

Michigan Complied Law section 554.608 states that "[a]t the termination of the occupancy, the landlord shall complete a termination inventory...

Sorry, I should have specified that my above answer refers to non-qualified pensions.

If the payments are not made the lender may sue and receive a judgment for the monies owed. Since you cosigned the loan, the lender may pursue an...

A Mother's Custody Rights?

It is slightly unclear from your question whether or not you both still live in Michigan. If you do, I recommend that you act fast to file a...