Assuming that you occupy the premises at issue as the land contract purchaser, if you’re not in default under the land contract, then there should be no basis for you to be evicted.

If the owner of record of the house has died, probate will be necessary in order to get title to the heir(s) or to sell the property.

The short answer is 15 years, but adverse-possession issues are seldom simple. In my experience, they are usually complex.

It depends upon the terms of the lease. Such a provision in a lease is probably enforceable. But it is possible that a local law (such as the Ann Arbor landlord-tenant code) could affect the application of the clause.

If your concern is that you will be held in default if you cease making payments, continue making payments. For example, if you have paid by check, continue sending checks. At some point, you might be notified to send checks to someone with authority to manage the seller’s affairs. Until then,... View More

It sounds like your brother owns the house and could evict you. Perhaps you have an argument that your payment of taxes resulted in some rights accruing to you, but without more information I cannot identify those potential rights.

See if you can locate the documents that constitute the contract. If the contract provides that no refund is required to be made, then you may have a difficult time making a case for a refund. If there is no written agreement, particularly none that your mother (or you, if you were the... View More

The non-filing spouse is not a debtor in the case, but may be affected. His or her income is called for to be disclosed in Schedule I. Property jointly-owned with the debtor could potentially be sold. He or she may be subject to questioning. The effect on the non-filing spouse depends upon the... View More

You could withdraw from the LLC, leaving the LLC with whatever debt is has, but if you have personal liability for any of the debt, your withdrawal will not change that fact. I suggest that you consult with an attorney.

An action in court for partition may be possible, with the court determining how to apportion the proceeds taking into consideration the money you spent on the property. You should consult with an attorney, preferably one with experience in that type of matter.

It depends upon the terms of the property settlement embodied in the judgment of divorce. You believe that there is $86,000 of equity. Perhaps this will be split 50/50, in which case the judgment of divorce should provide for you to receive your $43,000. You need to discuss this with an attorney... View More

Perhaps just after you have received and spent your tax refund based upon a return filed early in the year. Other than that, it’s not really a seasonal thing.

This is an issue for a New Mexico attorney. Under Michigan law, for example, one would serve a notice to quit, paying attention to special rules applicable to manufactured homes.

You can find that information in the legal description, but note that there may have been a change to the status of the municipality since the legal description was prepared. For example, a township may have become a city. You can also find this information on a tax bill. Finally, consult a map... View More

You do not have to, but you may choose to. For many persons contemplating bankruptcy, to stop paying is advantageous.

An attorney answering this question for you would need much more information before advising you that it would be a good choice in your situation.

If the creditor has a lien on the car, it will be able to repossess the car if you do not pay for it. There may be other options, however. If the car is worth less than what you owe, you may be able to make a deal.

Possibly. This is a question that involves exemptions and other issues. The exemption for a Michigan resident is up to about $57,000 under the "state" exemptions, and about $23,625 under the federal exemptions. There is also a "tenancy by the entirety" exemption that may be... View More

Basically, yes, if the tenancy was "joint" and no if the tenancy was "in common" unless your father was also the sole heir of the other owner. This is a basic answer that assumes no intervening events in the last 20 years.If the tenancy was joint, then your father because the... View More

By hiring an attorney to file a lawsuit, and then having the attorney file a notice of lis pendens. I would not recommend filing a "claim of interest" because I think that you might incur liability for slander of title. See an attorney.

You have wandered into a complex area of the law.

I assume that the case you are referring to is the Craft case. That's not an easy case to start with if you do not have a thorough understanding of exemption law. If you understand it and are not an attorney, you are well above... View More