What are the penalties for Contempt of Court in MI?

The court has wide discretion in imposing contempt charges. The punishment can range from a verbal warning to jail. You can only "plead the 5th" if...

Business Purchase?

It depends upon the agreement. That written document controls the rights and duties of both parties. I'm in Traverse City. If you want me to review...

Please help wondering what i need to do with friend of court

Currently, your custodial situation should be controlled by the Custody order which was entered 8 years ago at the time of your divorce. If there's...

If i remarry will i still have to pay my ex wife alimony?

Typically, alimony is paid as part of a consent judgment or divorce judgment that concludes the original divorce. If that judgment requires you to...

I was in a car accident, rear ended by a truck on the highway.

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I was in a car accident, rear ended by a truck on the highway.

I have often times told my clients to sit tight until you know how well you are going to recover form the surgeries. Often times, it takes up to 12...

I was in an auto accident, which I did not cause, in October 2006. Is there anything I can do to recover my losses?

Michigan has 2 statutues of Limitation that apply to your question. The possible claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, as well...

MI divorce law

Any assets that you and your wife own now are part of your marital estate. If you were to leave, and your wife files for divorce, you still have a...

If your friend pled guilty to or was convicted of this crime, the best approach would be to contact the Probation Department or the Court Clerk to...

What is the best way to handle changing parenting time when both parents have joint physical and legal custody?

If you file a motion to change custody, the court will look at the statutory Best Interest Factors to determine what chance if any, needs to occur....