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A niece filed papers to become my brother's guardian. What can be done do to prevent this from happening?

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys. I just wanted to say its helpful to have all your ducks in a row. Specifically physician statements can hold some...

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IF ME AND MY FIANCE GET MARRIED WILL SHE AND THE KIDS LOSE THEIR MEDICAID

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

Most dhs workers would give her an exact cause and effect on the household income change. A BCBS policy that covers fairly well with a high...

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My ex (never been married) wants me to give up parental rights for my 3yr daughter. What would the process be if I agreed?

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

If your ex wants you to sign off she should find a family lawyer, file the paperwork and send it to you to sign. You should then consult an...

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My mom has a reverse mortgage on her home for more than the home is worth in michigan will probate take long she has nothing

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

There are statutory requirements including notifying known creditors probate is open as well as publishing notice and waiting the statutory 120...

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Do I have to have a written agreement that is natarized to file an eviction compaint in district court.

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

No. A 30 day notice to quit sent or hand delivered will start the process. After 30 days file complaint to evict. I have a guide on the documents...

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Michigan Judicial Foreclosure Process?

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

Judicial foreclosures are subject to MCL 600.6091 which require notice: 600.6091 Sale of real estate pursuant to judgment; notice; procedure;...

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I was turn down for long term disabilty paid by my employer..however I have recently been approved for ssdi. What to do??

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys here, I just wanted to add that most Human Resources people can reprocess LTD claims on receipt of SSDI and tell...

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Being prosecuted from a family member for false accusations with no lease signed?

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

When you say prosecuted it makes me think you are asking a criminal law question, and it is slightly possible, but in my mind highly unlikely a...

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Is there any way to have trustee and lawyer/co-trustee prosecuted for overcharging trust for their management ?

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I agree with the other lawyers about this being a difficult case to prove anything without some real investigation. If the decedent was insolvent...

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My friend and I got into a fight in her house in which I attacked her and she attacked me back. We were both drunk.

James's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

There are way too many factors here to know whether you will get charged and to give specific information about what will happen in court if you...

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A niece filed papers to become my brother's guardian. What can be done do to prevent this from happening?

IF ME AND MY FIANCE GET MARRIED WILL SHE AND THE KIDS LOSE THEIR MEDICAID

My ex (never been married) wants me to give up parental rights for my 3yr daughter. What would the process be if I agreed?

My mom has a reverse mortgage on her home for more than the home is worth in michigan will probate take long she has nothing

Do I have to have a written agreement that is natarized to file an eviction compaint in district court.

Michigan Judicial Foreclosure Process?

I was turn down for long term disabilty paid by my employer..however I have recently been approved for ssdi. What to do??

Being prosecuted from a family member for false accusations with no lease signed?

Is there any way to have trustee and lawyer/co-trustee prosecuted for overcharging trust for their management ?

My friend and I got into a fight in her house in which I attacked her and she attacked me back. We were both drunk.