During a divorce settlement, is Mediation a private matter? Can anyone get information of the mediation? Can you quote laws?

Please review MCR 3.216, It controls the scope of divorce mediation.

Are we legally married? If we decide to go our separate ways, do we divorce or get an annulment? Do he have claim on my house?

I agree with all the attorneys that say your marriage is void. Still, the fact pattern creates several interesting questions. Was your husband a...

Do my cell phones (not the service) get listed on Schedule C? Do they get listed on Schedule D or E/F?

The question is whether you own the cell phones. If you do you must list it on Schedule B and exempt it on Schedule C. If you don't then the...

Converting from chapter 7 to a chapter 13

Just because the Trustee thinks the house is worth more than your exemption allowance doesn't mean it is time to convert to a chapter 13. You...

Would it be better to let my insurance handle this, or settle?

Michigan is a no fault state. That means any damages to her car requires her to seek compensation from her own insurance company. She probably...

When I inherent any property after my divorce is final, can my ex wife sue me for it.

At this time it is not an issue since there is no inherited property because your father is still alive. If he dies after the judgement of...

I assume that you purchased more than one piece of jewelry at the same store and they cross collateralized the loans on the two or more pieces of...

What is the federal bankruptcy exemption code to protect my 401k? Is $180,000 protected?

Yes. Under the changes to the code in 2005, the401 K retirement plan is completely outside of the bankruptcy estate.

Awarded alimony in Michigan

The final document of a divorce memorializes the terms of the divorce is entitled the Judgement of Divorce. All negotiated terms must be clearly...

I believe that this is an excellent case to take to trial. Much will depend on your statements to the police concerning where, how much and when...