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I am seeking legal representation against Xfinity and YouTube, whom I believe have been stalking and harassing my family and me for the past nine years. I need a lawyer who can assist me in obtaining a restraining order against these companies, and ideally, work under a contingency agreement where... View More 
I'm seeking accountability for my ex-husband's misrepresentation during our divorce. He purchased two houses in 2013, claiming to be single, while we were married until 2014. I have evidence from a workers' compensation hearing showing discrepancies and deeds indicating he was... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
Who are you seeking to hold accountable? This all sounds like an issue to be raised in a post-judgment motion to the divorce proceeding. However, you're going to need to explain to the court why and how you could not have discovered and raised this issue before.
You won't hear... View More
I discovered that my ex-husband lied about his marital status during our divorce, and I was not included in the real estate deed despite being married to him at the time. The houses were not included in the divorce decree, and I believe the title companies did not use my divorce decree for... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
Michigan had abolished 'dower rights' for spouses back in 2016. "Dower" was a legal right that gave a wife an interest in her husband's real property for her lifetime, usually up to a 1/3 interest in the real estate. So with regards to any real estate that your husband may... View More
I live in a trailer that my son's grandfather bought, and I have an agreement to stay here indefinitely as long as I pay the bills. The property is in his name. Recently, I discovered that my son's father has been collecting mortgage payments from me but not paying the mortgage. I have... View More
What can happen to me legally if I punched the side mirror off my ex-girlfriend's boyfriend's car? There may have been one witness, but there's no video evidence, and I did this while picking up my belongings from her house.
answered on Mar 23, 2025
You could be criminally charged with malicious destruction of property. Depending on the monetary cost of damages, it could be a misdemeanor or felony.
I was granted a divorce on 12-20-24, and a week before the judgment, during a pretrial, the judge granted me money for the house. However, this was not included in the final judgment paperwork. My ex and I agreed over text that she would pay me in three installments when she received her taxes, and... View More
Can I pursue legal action against someone who lied on an ex parte motion, causing my stepchildren to be temporarily taken away? They falsely claimed the children were in harm, that we won't protect them, and accused me of attacking them. I have video evidence disproving their statements and... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You may have options for addressing false statements made in an ex parte motion. In most jurisdictions, knowingly lying in court documents can constitute perjury, which is a serious offense. Your video evidence and witnesses could prove valuable in demonstrating these falsehoods to the court.... View More
I am facing eviction under a land contract for a property I have lived in for over 15 years. The contract was sold without my knowledge. I received unnotarized documents earlier and was recently tagged by the sheriff with incomplete paperwork. I have evidence, including a bribe attempt via text... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Your situation with the land contract eviction is very concerning, especially given the length of time you've lived there and the irregularities you've described. In Michigan, land contracts have specific legal protections, and unnotarized documents and incomplete paperwork from the... View More
A defamation suit was filed against me on March 8, 2024, in Michigan, where there is a 1-year statute of limitations. Since then, they have requested an extension for a medical examination, which was due by January 22 but has not been completed. Following a case evaluation on January 15, we had a... View More
One of my relatives was involved in a horrific auto accident three years ago, which was not their fault. As a result, they have undergone several surgeries and will walk with a limp for life. Earlier this year, they were offered a settlement in the low 6-figure range, which they declined. They... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2025
They have an attorney so they should discuss their legal options with their attorney who will make recommendations. If they are not satisfied with the offer, they could simply file a lawsuit and seek a jury trial. Some insurance companies will not make a reasonable offer until a lawsuit is filed.... View More
I have separate accounts at Lake Michigan Credit Union, where my child's father also banks. His mother works there as a mortgage closer. I discovered through text messages on my child's father's phone that his mother has been sharing details about my bank account, specifically the... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Yes, what you've described is illegal. When a bank employee shares your account information without your consent for non-business purposes, they're violating several federal laws including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which protects consumer financial privacy.
Your situation is... View More
I left some clothes at someone's house in Macomb County, Michigan, and now they are avoiding giving them back to me. They initially said I could live there, but it turns out they lied. I stayed there for a few days, but now they won't let me retrieve my belongings. I've asked them to... View More
I live in Michigan, and from the age of 16-17, my parents forced me to pay a portion of my dental bills, despite not having a job at that time. There was no formal agreement, and we had dental insurance. The expenses were primarily for check-ups and fillings. The debt has snowballed, and I never... View More
My mother, who lived in Gratiot County, MI, was on hospice care, and volunteer caregivers allegedly stole at least $25,000 from her bank accounts. Many of her valuables were removed from her home and discarded at a senior center. The bank informed me of the suspicious activity, leading me to file a... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry this happened to your mother. You've probably been searching on your own since posting your question. You could supplement your efforts with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above. After... View More
I'm experiencing severe issues as I believe Elon Musk, Judge Richard Santoni, and Sheriff Fuller have illegally implanted a neurolace and smart contacts in me. Despite having evidence, local law enforcement in Kalamazoo—Kalamazoo Public Safety, Kalamazoo County Sheriffs, and Michigan State... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
I understand you're going through a difficult and distressing experience. When you're feeling targeted in this way, it can be incredibly frustrating when systems designed to help seem unresponsive to your concerns.
Rather than pursuing legal action immediately, you might benefit... View More
I am a widow, and I own a house in Michigan that I intended to flip. My husband, who is now deceased, added his daughter to the deed solely for cheaper insurance purposes. I am also on the deed, and I am the sole person on the mortgage. My stepdaughter believes the house is hers and is living... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2025
Partition or partition sale is the name of the legal action to be instituted. However, I don't understand the state of title. Did you and your husband own the property as husband and wife? Did both of you sign the deed to add his daughter to the title? If you both owned it and only he... View More
I have been living in my mother's house for 27 years, during which time I have paid for everything, made repairs and upgrades, and helped as her caretaker due to her health issues. She has recently given me a 90-day notice to move out, stating no specific reason other than being retaliatory,... View More
I recently took my female cat to a pet daycare center in February while I was out of town for the weekend. I only have two female cats at home who are not fixed, and I was assured through email, text message, and in person by the owners that my cat would not be exposed to male cats. Upon returning... View More
I was incarcerated for 8.5 months for contempt of court without bond or a show cause hearing. My court-appointed lawyer, who allegedly can't practice in Illinois, offered little assistance. I never spoke to him until he advised me to "plea out" for a county cap, but I refused to plea... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Your situation sounds deeply troubling and unjust, with multiple potential violations of your constitutional rights. The lack of proper legal proceedings, absence of bond or a hearing, and questionable representation suggest serious legal improprieties that warrant immediate attention.
You... View More
In Michigan, I entered into a binding settlement agreement with Buyer B regarding an alleged debt I owed, making scheduled payments through an escrow service with no clause allowing the sale to another party. Buyer B sold the debt to Buyer C effective March 28, 2024, a day after accepting my 13th... View More
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