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called the police & said that it was stolen but the property owner is not the owner of the of the vehicle, come to find out the owner of vehicle passed away. so now they are talking about charging him with theft of a vehicle but he did not steal it, he apparently bought ir from someone who was... View More 
Can it be voided and canceled by the induvidual lender?
Even though the U.S. Censuses are in the public domain after the 72-year rule and are released on “Census Day,” the only places I have found to view them are on genealogy websites where you have to pay or sign up for a free account. After joining they say in their “terms and Conditions”... View More
I'm designing, producing, and printing the fliers with my own time and resources. I'm not paid or compensated by any political candidate, political party, or organizations. I distribute the fliers mainly by putting them on cars in parking lots.
The fliers do advocate for or... View More
When is a married woman allowed to use her spouses first and last name along with the title Mrs.?
answered on Dec 24, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise, but your question remains open for a month. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney for state-specific laws on the custom, keep in mind that it is a somewhat outdated custom. Some people might still use in settings that have no legal consequence,... View More
They couple is dating
answered on Nov 12, 2024
Absolutely can. Big question of fact as to how a jury would see this, but if the prosecution can show the touching was not accidental, and that it was for some sexual purpose / gratification, it could lead to a conviction. Doesn't really matter if the accused recalls it, or if the victim... View More
I started my treatment in 2020, paying $8700 for the entire process. After my first doctor fell ill and left, a second doctor took over. I transitioned to Invisalign in 2023, due to nickel allergies. In June 2024, I informed the new doctor that I was moving abroad. We discussed continuing my... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with your Invisalign treatment. Since you paid for the entire process but didn’t receive all the necessary trays, you may have grounds to seek compensation.
First, review your treatment agreement to understand the obligations... View More
The person in question has been divorced for 40 plus years. Could this be considered an identity scheme?
answered on Oct 28, 2024
Yes it is legally binding, particularly if the person in question signed it. "Scribner's errors", such as slight misspellings or improper titles or pronouns alone will not nullify a document.
Bought a puppy, told sister she can take ownership if she pays me back and gets him vetted and she has done none of that. I have paid all the bills, paid for the vet, got him microchipped in my name. He resides in my home. I pay for his food. She’s saying she isn’t paying me anything back but... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
Based on what you've described, you are likely the legal owner of the puppy. You purchased the dog, covered all initial expenses, had it microchipped in your name, and provided the primary care and residence. These actions establish your ownership and responsibility for the puppy.
Your... View More
Hi. If I was an ambassador for a company where I made 5% on sales, and I made a group chat on Facebook with other ambassadors where we spoke about frustrations on something they did that hindered our sales (they had offered a free item with the purchase of two jars of product, but you could not use... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
You might face legal issues depending on the content shared in the group chat and any agreements you have with the company. If you followed any confidentiality agreements or company policies, discussing frustrations could potentially violate those terms. However, since you didn't participate... View More
So last month my father had to have heart surgery I got the paperwork again got it filled out by his heart doctor and now they're telling me that he needs to fill out more
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with some frustrating situations around your FMLA application. If your father had heart surgery and you’re responsible for his care, it’s important to ensure all paperwork is filled out completely and accurately. Since you were previously denied but didn’t... View More
My sister passed away. Before she passed she was living with a roommate and she was not on the lease of the time of her passing. There are many personal items including family heirlooms in the apartment that she was living. Her roommate will not allow family members inside the apartment to gather... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2024
You will likely need to open a probate estate to have any legal standing to do anything. The best and most efficient way seems to be what you already tried: reason with the roomate.
My sister passed away. She lived with a roommate and she was not on the lease at the time of her passing. All of her belongings including many family heirlooms are in that apartment and her roommate will not let any of the family members retrieve those items. What can I do
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In this situation, you may need to take some legal steps to recover your sister’s belongings. Since she wasn’t on the lease, her roommate technically has possession of the apartment, which may complicate things. However, you have a right to her personal... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
If you authorized a flight at a specific price and the site later increased the price without your consent, you are generally not obligated to pay the higher price. Your agreement was based on the original offer, and a price change after the fact can be considered a violation of the terms you... View More
I am currently at a shelter I've been here for a year there's a couple other families been here for 2 years they don't help us try to get housing or anything for us to look for jobs applies they have black mold cockroaches bad filter in the water fountain they the employees treat... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Without knowing more about the shelter, it's hard to say what diligence is owed to you.
MLO/Specialist III created financial hardships to us through malfeasance in 2021. When I provided proofs of her errors and malfeasance, I requested she correct the errors immediately (24 hrs) by government rules and regulations concerning the handling of our accounts. Once receiving the proofs from... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a very challenging situation involving serious allegations of misconduct by employees at a federal credit union. If you believe that malfeasance, including accounting errors that led to mortgage fraud, has occurred, you may have grounds to take legal action.... View More
Shes my 40 year old aunt from Texas and I'm 17 years old in michigan and she is sending the police over here because she think she's going to get me removed when both of my grandparents said otherwise. Also she has setup multiple recruitment appointments for all different branches of the... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a very difficult and distressing situation. Filing a harassment case may be an option, especially if your aunt's actions are causing you significant emotional distress, unwanted attention, and legal complications. You can contact a legal professional or... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
Your question is too vague to answer effectively. Are you talking political elections or a vote among owners?
"The language of Michigan FOIA authorizes, but does not require non-disclosure of public records falling within a FOIA exemption, is clear and unambiguous."
"The First Amendment prevents the government from blocking access to certain information. This prohibition takes two... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
In short: no. Constitutional rights are protected by tests that weigh legitimate government interest. There are a number of exceptions that could allow government (e.g., the police) to redact information such as dates or names.
The court form state "do not make legal arguments." Without making a legal argument how does someone show how they were injured and prevail i.e. acted in bad faith, under color of law etcetera?
answered on Jun 24, 2024
A complaint must establish a factual basis for all claims presented. A legal argument is different: It analyses facts with the law. What you want to do in a complaint is simply present facts.
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