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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Michigan on
Q: If I signed a lease with stipulations and didn't have to pay money is this lease valid and legal?

I signed a lease that said I only have to help with the maintenance and didn't have to pay money is the lease valid?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: Is it true that it’s a state law under any warranty your Manifold should be covered?

I’ve hit my manifold for about three weeks ago. On the same day, I have called my warranty to see if they can cover. The response was yes, but they had to inspect. A day later, they have declined my claim due to a missing Mount bolt

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: I live in michigan. My son's mother has sole custody but I have my son every other week.

Am I legally responsible for getting him to school?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 21, 2023

You are only legally responsible for getting your son to school on time during your time of possession.

2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Michigan on
Q: How do how can I sue a hospital or doctor for malpractice

I would like more information on how to move forward in building a legal case against two doctors for malpractice and negelct. Acknowledged health discrepancies without disclosure and resulting in long term health issues.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Sep 20, 2023

The best way would be to consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the State where this occurred.

For a malpractice case one almost always needs an expert doctor or other health care professional to testify the doctor acted below the standard of care and the malpractice...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I be forced to pay a Service fee for Not using AutoPay feature tied to E-Billing?

This service fee for not using mobile providers AutoPay was never tied to using E-Billing. So, because I've always had E-Billing if I request to have the $5.00 charge removed it will also remove E-Billing. It is not on any past billed invoices, but is showing up on current pending charges... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: Can my landlord break into my house for a non emergency repair after being denied access?

I have lived in my house for 7 years. Always a good tenant. I was going to purchase the house but backed out after getting the home inspection because it needed a lot of work. I was served an eviction notice the next day. I have denied her access to the house to do repairs until we are out of the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 20, 2023

Ordinarily, you cannot deny a landlord reasonable access to perform repairs (emergency or not) on the leased premises. Your lease may, however, require reasonable advance notice from your landlord.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: 11 year old daughter was taking inappropriate pictures of herself on her phone, we don't know if she sent them to anyo

We dont know if they were sent.to anyone because she has deleted a lot of her chats/texts.

0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Michigan on
Q: grandpa passed away. my aunt wont let us see a copy of the will or trust. she knows we cant afford attorney what can Ido

my father already passed away years ago. my grandfather told me i was in the will. my aunt hasnt even filed his death certificate so we can get a copy of it from wayne county. She refuses to communicate with us.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Divorce, Foreclosure and Tax Law for Michigan on
Q: How do I find case opinions and judgments for free for a civil matter I am pursuing by myself?

The assessor for our township used a court of record document (judgment of divorce) to say ownership of property occurred. In addition to this, there is no deed with my name on it. MCL 211.27a(7)(h) from the Michigan Tax Commissioner's 'Guidelines for Property Transfer' states a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Animal / Dog Law and Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: What are my rent obligations if my landlady won't be flexible with bedbug treatment?

Seems stupid, I know, but I have a surgery that overlaps with the last of three bedbug treatments. I'll be out of work for 6 weeks, and will be bed-bound by the time I'm supposed to vacate the apartment for treatment and move all of my furniture. I offered to help pay for a single... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue my school for neglect if they had a fire drill at 8:40am when it's 28° outside and the kids no jackets

Going to the store and noticed all the kids at the school were outside with no jacket on because they were having a fire drill at 8:40 in the morning when it was 28° outside .they are out there for 15 to 20 minutes. my kids are already sick as it is called the superintendent of the school to... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 19, 2023

It doesn’t sound like there were any damages caused to you or to your kids.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue my school for neglect if they had a fire drill at 8:40am when it's 28° outside and the kids no jackets

Newberry mi Going to the store and noticed all the kids at the school were outside with no jacket on because they were having a fire drill at 8:40 in the morning when it was 28° outside .they are out there for 15 to 20 minutes. my kids are already sick as it is "sinuses" called the... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Sep 19, 2023

I assume this happened last winter, as to my knowledge, it's not been 28 degrees anywhere in lower Michigan yet this school year.

A few questions: what are your damages? Did your kid end up sicker? If you were aware that he was sick, why was he at school? Not trying to be funny, but...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: I was terminated while on leave by my doctor. Is this legal?

I was off on short term disability and close to the end my doctor extended it. My employer demanded my return to work or termination. Since I had appointments on the day they wanted me to return I gave them that information and they terminated me. To be clear, my doctor had me out until October and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for Michigan on
Q: How can somebody be prosecuted for an overpayment for the social security and the overpayment has been repaid

Social security overpayment has been repaid in 2016 but I was indicted this year for theft of government property

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Sep 19, 2023

As non-sensical as it may seem, repayment does not preclude criminal charges.

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0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I stop my insurance motorcycle and not renew my license plate during winter if I sell it right after?

I plan to sell my motorcycle right after the end of winter, but I don't want to renew my license plate and I want to completely stop the insurance during winter in Michigan.

Can I legally do so and still sell my motorcycle with the title afterwards?

I won't be riding it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Michigan on
Q: hello i am trying to get the definition of illegal marijuana in the state of michigan from 2002. can you please help me
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answered on Sep 18, 2023

In 2002, the state of Michigan had laws in place that prohibited the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes. At that time, the possession, use, and sale of marijuana were generally illegal under Michigan law, and those found in violation of these laws could face... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: I have a civil judgment against my former attorney in the amount of 25,000. She refuses to pay me.

Her attorney told me that in his opinion his client, my former attorney, behaved in an unethical manner when she borrowed money from me. I was her client. I was grieving. Emotionally, I was at a low point. My former attorney and her attorney acknowledged, in court, six months ago that she owed me.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: I have a civil judgment against my former attorney in the amount of 25,000. She refuses to pay me.

Her attorney told me that in his opinion his client, my former attorney, behaved in an unethical manner when she borrowed money from me. I was her client. I was grieving. Emotionally, I was at a low point. My former attorney and her attorney acknowledged, in court, six months ago that she owed me.... View More

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