I received a letter in the mail: Request and writ for garnishment, I don't know what it is about, and it doesn't say anything

You should contact the Plaintiff's attorney, or have your attorney do so, to find out the history of the matter. If there really is a Garnishment,...

I gave a blank check to a person for the cost of sending my package. She cashed $200 more than the cost. Is this larceny?

Sorry, but the combination of the amount involved and that she has at least a potentially believable story is just too much to overcome. It is not...

Will I get a payment amount that's enough to cover replacement car worth same value as my totaled 1997 Honda Accord Ex? Or less?

It sounds, unfortunately, as if you have no collision coverage for yourself. Under our "no fault" insurance laws, it doesn't matter that it was her...

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This sort of thing is up to the judge, but folks can't all afford nice houses, and one is supposed to be given a chance to parent as well as one...

There should DEFINTELY be more discussions with the Condo Board before starting any litigation. See what their position is and why, and what they...

I got a property tax bill for unpaid 2012 taxes on a house I sold in Michigan in October, 2013. Is the Title company liable?

I cannot imagine the Title Company being liable to you, but they might be helpful in helping you understand why they apparently thought the taxes...

I left my house understanding that we were working on the marriage. She changed the lock the following day. Is this legal?

Assuming you both own the house together, she certainly had no right to change the locks. However, you need to be very careful how you react. You...

Whose rights weigh more, an abused child or the abusive parent? And how much abuse is enough? How can I protect my children?

The abused child matters more, but you must be able to effectively present the facts to a court. There are many good sources of help in this area....

How can we set up a consensual Non-Purchase-Money Security Interest Lien against our real estate in Washtenaw County, MI?

You need a Mortgage and a Promissory Note. These should not be complicated, and most lawyers can handle this easily. Good Luck.

If I file bankruptcy, will it clear off medical bills?

Very likely, but Bankruptcy is VERY fact specific. You will need to go over your entire financial situation with a good bankruptcy lawyer. Since...