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I'm being sued by a creditor the court is located in their city where I used to live (and where their office is). It is a long hike north for me and currently unfeasible with no way to get up there. What can I do in this situation?
answered on Feb 28, 2017
The only simple answer to your question is: Hire an attorney. You could also possibly see if the court will allow you to appear at a hearing by telephone. If you need to file a written answer, you can do so by mail.
She has allowed the insurance lapse and only has renters ins. on it. she has allowed the property go into foreclosure, she is behind two years in taxes. she is a letting the property waste away. What are the stipulations or requirements regarding her remaining in the home. she is not the owner. my... View More 
answered on Feb 26, 2017
The owners can (probably) being an eviction action in the local state district court. More information is required. Who allowed her to stay, and on what terms? Is there anything in writing? It sounds like she is a tenant by suffrance, and can be evicted on 30 days' notice. You should... View More
he also said we have to sign separate listing agreements to get our house listed in 2 separate MLS sites. Our home borders Ingham and Jackson county. this doesnt sound right to me. he is sending this contract to me electronically today.
answered on Feb 24, 2017
You are entitled to a copy, but the failure of the agent to give you a cooy does not render the agreement unenforceable.
That there are separate MLS lists for two counties requiring two separate agreements seems believable, but I am not certain that two agreements are required. If the... View More
Our business vendor company contacted a debt collector and sued our Michigan based LLC in 2011 and garnished our bank accounts. As we moved our cash so they did not collect any money. Is it safe to do business by the same LLC or have to start new business company?
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Presumably the LLC with a judgment against it is not "safe". But don't assume that your business can be protected by starting a new LLC like a snake shedding its skin.
As Conservator,(I live out of state), how can I get rid of these properties? All properties paid in full, but way behind on tax payments.
answered on Feb 16, 2017
You need to obtain a court order authorizing you to sell the property. I suggest that you consult an attorney. The attorney will need to know the state of your mother's residence and the identity of the court that appointed you as conservator in order to determine whether an order of a... View More
I need to serve papers to an individual in Malaysia, a non-Hague country. I have the woman's mailing address/location. Here is what the US Dept of State says about service:
"Malaysia is not a party to the Hague Service Convention. In the absence of any prohibition against it,... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
This would be valid service under Michigan law, provided that the courier is a competent adult who is not a party or an officer of a corporate party. But that does not mean that the Michigan court would have jurisdiction over the defendant, or that the judgment you might obtain would be... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Potentially, but to answer the question one would need to know why you might sue the company. If it's for a debt owed prior to the filing of the bankruptcy case, the answer is generally "no". Instead, you would normally file a proof of claim if necessary. To answer the question,... View More
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