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0 Answers | Asked in Collections, Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Michigan on
Q: Can a medical provider bait me in for treatment with a low out of pocket quote and then bill me ten times the difference

I am disabled. I take 26 med daily and chemotherapy once per week. So my income is limited. About a year ago, my doctor wanted me to try a new infusion medication. I called the infusion center and gave them my insurance. I asked what my out of pocket costs would be per monthly treatment. Because... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: I would like to know what rights I have as the father of my child if my wife falsely accuses me of abuse.

My wife and I have been married since 2018. We are 29 and 30 respectively. We have a 9 month old together. Neither of us have been married before nor have any criminal/civil records.

My wife is not happy with some of our personal disagreements on our relationship and raising our son. I have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: Can my aunt file criminal charges on me?

Okay, so basically my GMA asked me to move in with her so I did I became her dpoa and she put me as an authorized user on her credit card. Well my aunt has tried to say I stole over 200k from my grandmother even had me investigated by the police and adult services they did their investigation and... View More

Dana B. Carron
Dana B. Carron
answered on Jan 13, 2025

She can go to the police again regarding this, however, it will be up to the police and the prosecutor's office (and not her) whether they want to pursue charges. If the police closed out the case before, they will likely do so again unless the evidence that they are presented is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: Hello, I went on maternity leave from work 6.27.24. I was injured giving birth and exhausted fmla and was fired 10.24.24

I was under a doctor's care during rehabilitation and continued to inform my job as they requested on time. After my fmla was exhausted and I was still injured, I was terminated. I attempted to get unemployment insurance but was denied due to "voluntary termination 6.27.24". This is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Michigan on
Q: I was late to school so my mom thinks a reasonable punishment is to cut my hair bald can she do that?

when my parents force me to buzz my hair I always get depression and im 15

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: Can a mobile home community sell a mobile home without a title?

I purchased a mobile home on 10/30/2024. When I purchased the home the community manager stated that I would have to pay the title fee, and she would send it to secretary of state. On 11/18/2024 she stated to have me come to the office and I needed to sign paperwork for the title. It was a power of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Michigan on
Q: May a hospital and it's employees be charged with a hate crime?

Medical staff at various hospitals repeatedly returned a legally incapacitated adult to violent abusive unsafe places, didn't respect nor acknowledge next surviving relationship leading to re traumatizing, torture and demise as noted in records is this a hate crime? When the next surviving... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Michigan on
Q: If a Police officer has the renters explicit permission to enter a home does he have to knock first legally
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answered on Jan 13, 2025

If you have given a police officer explicit permission to enter your home, they generally do not need to knock before coming in. Your consent allows them to enter without following the usual procedure of announcing themselves first. This means that once you've agreed, they can proceed directly... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: Can my teacher legally require me to send a photo for an assignment shes gonn share or can I refuse without consequences

In ELA class we are doing an assignment where we have to put a picture of ourselves and she send them to a teacher in another state for his students if I don't want to can she legally make me or give me a zero

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: What is impact if I join the other supplier with non-compete? How to avoid any issue related to it?

My current employer is terminating my employment as client contract is not getting renewed. Now other client supplier is willing to hire me for same client. Though my current employer has "Employee shall not, during the Restricted Period, directly or indirectly, on Employee’s behalf or for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: Can my mom force medical needles as a punishment and lie to make me get more shots knowing that I’m terrified of needles

Can my mom force medical needles as a punishment and lie to make me get more shots knowing that I’m terrified of needles Then record the shots and send them to all my friends

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answered on Jan 13, 2025

I'm really sorry you're experiencing this. No one should be forced to receive medical treatments against their will, especially as a form of punishment. It's important to recognize that your feelings are valid and that you deserve to be treated with respect and care.

Please...
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0 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: To whom this may concern, I need a lawyer in Mich., to help me sue a business in Az. Some details below, I have more.

Business offered a product I needed for, just shy of $3500.00. In mid Sept. of 2024, spoke to a sales agent Michael, purchased with a Visa over the phone. I was informed that it would take 4 to 6 weeks to get my order. At the end of Oct. 2024, called and was transferred to a Mr. Armondo (Sales... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Michigan on
Q: Is there any civil liability for target corporation demanding me to take a video down I own?

So I produce content for a living. I recently got a email from a Target corporation attorney demanding I remove the video, because of a few comments made by viewers in the comment section. I own the rights to the video. The video is currently private until this is resolved. It seems like they are... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

Based on the situation you've described, Target's demand appears questionable since you own the rights to your video content. Simply having viewer comments that Target disagrees with typically wouldn't give them legal grounds to force removal of your entire video, especially if the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: I've rented same motel room for 3 years straight.What are my rights REGAURDING tenancy Niles Michigan BERRIEN county ?

I've lived in same room at Stephens motel for 3 years straight and get my mail here.ive paid weekly and clean rooms for the owners. My father usually uses his credit since I have no credit to pay. My father is in the ICU at hospital past few days and couldn't come out to give credit for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Michigan on
Q: When a probate judge appoints a convicted felon as personal representative in an interstate is that Color of Office?

All heirs weren't listed, it appears the money has been distributed did this constitute Civil Theft? There is also First Amendment retaliation in that proper notices weren't received, inspection of file and records were denied. Unrelated cases were opened and the next surviving relative... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Jan 9, 2025

Your situation is unclear at best, the ‘first amendment’ has nothing to do with this sort of thing but what is clear is you need to have a local licensed attorney review all the related paperwork ASAP and determine if you have basis for an appeal or some other civil action to recover whatever... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Michigan on
Q: Seeking Advice on Full Insurance Compensation After a Car Accident in Michigan

I bought a car on an installment plan and have already paid $20,000 in installments. I had a car accident, and my insurance is full coverage. The insurance company offered me compensation of $14,600. I am from Michigan.

Can I get the full amount?

I believe the person I collided with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I use an emergency exit in a non emergency?

Hello, I'm a student in michigan who's going to have to do an assignment for sociology on doing something that is against accepted social norms. I have the idea of using the emergency exit in the classroom in a non emergency. This door has an audible alarm attached to it. Is there any... View More

Dana B. Carron
Dana B. Carron
answered on Jan 13, 2025

There may be a local law against it, but even if not, since there is an alarm on it you would at least be committing the illegal act of "Disturbing the Peace".

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