I have received gifts over the years and am moving out of my parents house soon, my stepfather has threatened to keep stuff..?

If these were truly gifts to you, just take them when you go. If you have to do so when he is not home, do it that way. Good luck.

I have offered my services for being a part time nanny for an old acquaintance, my question is what should I do to protectmyself

first and foremost, put in writing what your agreement is. it does not have to be a fancy writing, just a clear and complete one. Then, understand...

Is this grounds for a libel/defamation suit and/or cyber-harassment for criminal charges?

You might, but you should think a LOT about whether bringing such an action would be a good thing for YOU. It sounds as if he would like to make...

Scheduling Conference

You need not do anything if have not been served or accepted service somehow, but, if I were you, I would check the Court file to see if, so some...

Can my friend take her roommate to small claims court over unpaid bills?

It's probably not worth going to court, but she can certainly do that if she thinks she might be able to collect something. Does Karissa have any...

Can the custodial parent set bondaries against the father for taking the children around a person they don't like, in Michigan?

She can't just make up rules like that, but, if she has a good reason, she can ask the Court to order that.

If you can't work it out, that is what the Court is for. Good Luck.

My father bought a home, but we pay the mortgage, utilities, and 1/2 the taxes.

You need to take what you have to a lawyer to find out exactly what rights, if any, you have. FIrst, you have to decide whether you want to stay...

Can a company make you come into work during inclement weather?

Unless you have a union contract or other employment contract that sets out terms of your employment and keeps the employer from changing terms,...

My bank just told me that disabled veteran benefits and also the annuity I just received from my Mother's death can be garnishee

You need to provide more information. Exactly where do the disability payments come from? Explain what the annuity is. It is very unlikely that the...