A judge with equitable powers can do a lot of things, but without seeing the actual order (Courts 'speak' only through their written orders) it is hard to say what is going on here.

Indeed sometimes trial judges exceed their authority or make 'legal errors' and that is... Read more »

It would be best for a Michigan attorney to advise you, but it is important for you to learn sooner than later that this is not an attorney referral service. It is only a Q & A board. Time is of the essence in virtually any type of appeal, so it would be better for you to start making phone... Read more »

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The process of navigating through the driver license restoration process is complex enough that you would be well served to retain an attorney. You may, for instance, be entitled to go directly to the circuit court judge, or you may need to reapply through the secretary of state - an attorney could... Read more »

You may be conflating the grievance process with a legal malpractice claim; they are two distinct things with completely different possible outcomes. If you are asking the Supreme Court for superintending control, that implies that you've filed a grievance with the Attorney Grievance... Read more »

When you do not appear in court, you give up your right to claim that you had nothing to do with it. If you failed to appear, you were probably defaulted - which is what happens in a civil matter versus a bench warrant for your arrest in a criminal matter. When you are in default in a civil matter,... Read more »

Criminal and civil liability are two different things with very different burdens of proof. You can be civilly liable without being criminally liable. That your ex wife was criminally charged has nothing to do with your civil liability, although you may have a claim of indemnity against her for... Read more »

This is a question of military law. The United States military has its own system of law. Here is a link that provides a summary of the appellate process with respect to military-law appeals:

http://www.usmilitarylawyer.com/military-appelate-court-review.asp

How to find the... Read more »

Congratulations! You've accomplished what an exceedingly small number of parents are able to when it comes to parental termination.

You should consult with the appellant attorney as to what happens on a practical basis from this point forward. Effectively, everything will stay as is... Read more »

This response may come too late for the poster's particular case, but may be informative for others.

What avenues of relief are available to a defendant, and applicable timelines, depend on whether the defendant entered a plea or was found guilty at trial. As you might imagine, appeal... Read more »

I suggest you contact Michigan's Step Forward program to see if they can help. The link is here: https://www.stepforwardmichigan.org/en/

You should also contact the Michigan Treasurer's office to see if they can point you in the right direction. You still may have redemption... Read more »

Was the will done before or after their divorce? WERE they actually divorced?

Too many unknowns to provide much real guidance here, but you SHOULD seek a local attorney to review the paperwork and discuss the situation with you. Bring both the divorce judgement and the purported will and... Read more »

To appeal or not depends on too many factors to answer convincingly in this forum. I'll address some inconsistencies in your question that hopefully will let you better understand the state of your loved one's case.

I am unsure whether your friend plead guilty or was found guilty... Read more »

The issue is did the defense attorney object at the time it was presented. If he did and the judge made a mistake and did not sustain the objection then it I would be considered legal error.

If the prosecutor issues a subpoena to the co-defendant, then if called upon at trial the co-defendant would testify. The answer to your second question is complex. It would likely hinge on the reason for a new trial. In general any testimony presented in a previous court action can be used to... Read more »

You have an attorney, right? You have to ask your attorney all of your questions. Your attorney already knows all the facts and circumstances, we do not, and what you have written is quite confusing.

I do not understand why you are asking this question. Generally, you have to be a licensed attorney to be able to speak on behalf of a litigant.

Have you gotten an answer to this question yet?

My thoughts are that you need to speak with an appellate attorney about the issues you have raised here. This is not just a basic legal question, but requires much time to discuss, research, and try to answer.