No. You would need to petition the probate court for guardian and conservatorship. If this caretaking has proper documentation in the form of a POA, you face a significant uphill battle.

You say you are banned from seeing your mother; By whom? And why? Depending on your answers, you're... View More

I don't think you can accurately infer a potential sentence from the bond in cases like this. Bond is intended to ensure 1) the person will show up to court, and 2) community safety. In more serious offenses of course it's presumed community safety is at risk (e.g. murder). It is not,... View More

There's some variables to consider here, but generally, the back pay (arrearages) do not go away; she would still owe you that amount. You would, however, have your own support obligation.

The reason being is that child support is intended to be contemporary, reflecting what is... View More

For $185!? He's going to spend more than that filing a law suit.

How you move about this depends on how much you value the relationship with your friend. Although it sounds like maybe her husband is more of a problem here.

If it were me, I would be inclined not to let money... View More

Not necessarily. A lot will depend on the condition of the man you lived with and whether you can establish tenancy. It sounds like the man has some mental or age-related conditions going on, causing some concerns from his sons about his vulnerability. Regardless of your intentions, you do not want... View More

A bankruptcy alone does not void a contract. Chapter 11 is a business reorganization. Essentially someone - a trustee - takes over the business, managing its assets and liabilities. Largely, that process does not affect you the consumer.

Think about it: you have likely bought products or... View More

You may need to transfer title through the Secretary of State. There is a form for this when the transfer is to an heir such as yourself and no probate proceedings.

As crazy as it sounds, to the bank, you are just a stranger until your name is on the title. And just like I couldn't... View More

To begin, understand that CPS and the prosecutor are two separate entities. CPS is an investigative agency, much like the police. And like the police, all they can do is ask or recommend that the prosecutor do something.

CPS can initiate a petition for removal, which is actually a civil... View More

Depends on whether sentencing happened. Either way, you can ask, but a judge does not have to allow it.

"Reversal" is actually asking to withdraw your plea. If you do, the case does not go away. You effectively go back to "Square One" - facing trial as-charged with all... View More

Potentially. Understand that an employer doesn't need to prove anything to fire you. They could take the position that your boyfriend had no other business being there but for you, and as a manager, you're held to a higher standard. Will they do it depends on a whole host of variables. It... View More

Absent a contract, you are generally considered in Michigan to be an "at-will" employee, meaning you or your employer may sever the relationship at any time for any reason. Put simply, you are not entitled to work, making this employer's actions quite likely legal if not a bit... View More

What would you be looking for a court to do about your situation? The only thing a court could do is let you out of your lease without repercussion. But it sounds like you should be looking for a different place to live anyway...

Housing complexes - especially ones owned by corporations -... View More

If the dinner is optional - and I can't think of anyway they could make it mandatory even if they wanted to - then I think you have a choice to make: either go to the dinner and have a conversation about pictures before or during the dinner, or don't go to the dinner.

I would... View More

By the way you ended your question, it sounds like you also have a realistic sense of the outcome. MDOC policy says that only first-time prisoners are eligible for SAI consideration. But policy is not law. And ultimately, it's MDOC's call. I would say for your well-being, you can always... View More

Best way to get started is to consult with a local divorce attorney and get the process started. While there is some precedent for suing a spouse for intentional torts, your situation may better support a cause for spousal support.

Keep in mind that Michigan is a "no fault" state... View More

The devil is always in the details. Here, I suspect the police are going to testify that they issued commands to stop, etc. Hopefully there's body cams to support what you're saying about that.

The two counts of R&O would likely come from two officers present, HOWEVER, that... View More

Very likely he will face charges related to this. Typically in this situation like this, the police would have a blood draw and will charge him based on those results when they come back. And obviously it will be easy to confirm driving without a license, which is a misdemeanor itself.

The... View More

This situation is complex enough to warrant a consult with an elder law attorney AND a financial planner to help you all run through various scenarios and outcomes. In fact, there is so many products and strategies out there that you may just want to get at least two solid opinions because there... View More

Short of complaining to the pediatrician about the RN - which there may be some ethical violations related to her licensing, and certainly bad business in any regard, but I don't think there's anything else you can do about her. The wrongdoing here is obviously with your husband, and with... View More

I am sorry to hear this. I don't think this is a 1983 claim though. Has the defendant been sentenced? If you haven't already, you should ask to speak with the elected prosecutor. And if the person hasn't been sentenced, you can certainly speak at sentencing about this. Unfortunately,... View More