Prior to the withdrawal of a court complaint two public bodies sent invoices for requested FOIA records. One invoice was nearly $2,000 and the second public body nearly $300. After the withdrawal of the court complaint several months earlier, now both public bodies affirm and certify that those... View More

They couple is dating

Brent T. Geers
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

The husband has money laundering felony and spent years in prison. How do I legally say I will not take their application? I found this information through a google search.

I have a friend who has been divorced for 5 years. She has a daughter with Cerebral Palsy and cognitive impairment. At the time of her divorce, her lawyer didn't mark the UCSO to say that child support would continue past 18, due to not graduating highschool on time.

Now she's... View More

My mother-in-law entered a nursing home and it was private pay. We had to pay a month up front. We paid with my credit card. She died after 2 weeks so we are owed a refund. The facility wants to issue the check payable to the estate of mother-in-law but since we paid for it, shouldn't we be... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Nov 7, 2024

I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

Unfortunately, the answer to your question depends on what the agreement says when you made the payment. Without seeing the paperwork it is impossible to provide any real advice. You should consult with a local attorney who can look at the paperwork and... View More

I have a friend who has been divorced for 5 years. She has a daughter with Cerebral Palsy and cognitive impairment. At the time of her divorce, her lawyer didn't mark the UCSO to say that child support would continue past 18, due to not graduating highschool on time.

Now she's... View More

My ex-wife is expecting a child in two months. Our daughter who is seven is not allowed to be alone with her boyfriend via our court order. I want know if there a motion I can file to prevent my ex wife from leaving our daughter in the hands of someone not verified

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James W. Kraayeveld
answered on Nov 21, 2024

What does leaving your daughter in the hands of someone not verified mean? Do you want a court order that your daughter may not be left in the care of any third party without your agreement? You can certainly ask for such a court order, but whether you will get such relief depends on what kind of... View More

court?

Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Nov 6, 2024

Your question is unclear.

The BANK is in default after a circuit court action of some kind? Who sued whom and for what?

Is the case pending, or has it been dismissed or a default judgment been issued? What does the default say about the status of the property?

There are... View More

I am reaching out for legal guidance regarding a recent copyright infringement email my business, Empire Wardrobe, received. This email included a screenshot dated five months ago of a product on our website, which, according to our records, was removed shortly after that time.

This is the... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2024

Additional issues to consider would be whether the claimed original image is registered with the US Copyright Office, the purpose the original claimed image was used versus the purpose of the accused image, questions of any damages, and accessibility to the claimed original source.

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I have a felony and I want to know how long do I have to wait to get it off my record … the case happened in 2018 of July I got arrested in feb 19 and was in custody for 14 months out on bond for 13 months turned myself in sep 12 /22 got out oct 4/23 completely one year of parole I had .. I got... View More

Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 4, 2024

Different types of felonies have different timelines as to when they would be eligible to be expunged. To be sure, any expungment would be premised on a period of time without ANY criminal law violations. Further, the clock starts from the day you released from jail / prison / probation / parole... View More

Plaintiff has not requested any legal responsibility of the child despite multiple requests for dna and legal obligations in 3.5 years, plaintiff frequently used court as a form of threat to continue control. Plaintiff has been charged with domestic violence and is now suing me for establishing... View More

Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 4, 2024

Paternity is separate from custody and parenting time. Until paternity is established, the plaintiff in this situation (assuming it is the father) has no legal basis to even ask for custody or parenting time. That may well be on the horizon and his intention. However, custody and parenting time are... View More

A law firm contacted me and said they are serving papers to take some of my property to collect on the debt.

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I have problems with my neighbors. The neighbors’s dog attacked my son whether I have any rights to defend myself?

The dog didn't bite my son. That dog was without a muzzle and a leash.

When the dog attacked my child, the dog's mistress saw all this and... View More

For a copy of that complaint?

I am in the state of Michigan and was sentenced to 5 years of misdemeanor probation in February 2022. I have completed all community service, completed all classes, passed all drug tests, showed up to every probation appointment/court appearance, paid all court fees (except my probation fee that I... View More

Buyer breached contract by not having insurance and then burnt the garage down. I can only find forms that deal with lack of payment.