Can a legally incapacitated adult be held to a contract agreement? Michigan

Under Michigan law, an individual under the age of 18 is incapable of entering into a contract. If he entered into the contract before he was 18,...

Do children need to visit their parent even if they dont wish to.

If there is a custody order in place, you must follow it. However, if the children are in physical danger then you should contact Child Protective...

Any parent can legally waive his/her parental rights so long as he/she has the mental capacity to do so. This happens quite frequently in adoption...

Do I need to file a written response to a motion, or can I just show up to court on that day and address verbally?

According to court rule, any written response to a motion must be filed within 7 days of the hearing date. I agree that you need to hire an...

Are the odds in my favor to fight a open intox ticket in a a vehicle?

Unless there is some sort of Miranda violation which, based on these facts, I don't see, the fact that you admitted to possession of the alcohol...

I need to know if I can take my children out of state while in the divorce process.

If there is no parenting time or custody order in place which states to the contrary, you can take the children wherever you want. You simply...

Is an OUI the same as a DUI

OUI and DUI are the same crimes: operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or over. It sounds like you have a couple of issues here (1) whether...

What is the Official role of the Friend of the Court?

The FOC is a quasi-judicial agency that operates under the control of your local Circuit Court/Family Court. It handles the day to day operations...

Can an employer read the text messages off an employees personal phone if left on a table in a lunch room?

Privacy in the workplace is a constantly changing, debated, and expanding area of employment law. This is especially true when it comes to...

I work retail full time with benefits transferring to another state with the same company. Can they make me go to part time?

Your company can more than likely require you to work at reduced hours but if you want your insurance benefits to continue, your employer is...