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danielle r asked:


I have two children and moved from Michigan to California. I was unemployed in Michigan and my parents suggested I move to California and stay with them and look for a job. I found a job in California before I moved from Michigan and then filed a motion for change of domicile. Unfortunately, I had to leave my children in Michigan with their father until I went to court in front of the referee. We went to court and my motion has been denied, even though I have more custody then my ex-husband, and I was employed and he was not. The referee denied the case because he thought I could have found work in Michigan and I should have looked harder. So basically he thinks it would be better for my children to stay and Michigan and for me to move back with no source of income and no place to live vs. me living with my parents while trying to save up money to buy a home for me and my children.

My question is, has anyone ever appealed a referee’s decision to change domicile in Michigan? I would go before a judge, however it cost alot of money for attorney fees, I’m not sure if its worth it. Any suggestions?

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GaRy asked:


Ok For months now I’ve been trying to find help. I don’t have money for a private attorney and legal aid tells me there’s nothing I can do. I have a child with a woman who is legally married in michigan. I have a legal DNA test proving that he is my child. However I have no means for a private attorney who can get this into the courts for me. I’ve called the friend of the court the prosecutors office legal aid and private attorneys. The only ones that will help are the Private attorneys but i can not afford to pay one to represent me. So is there any way I can establish paternity without paying money that I don’t have? The husband doesn’t seem to want to do anything about it and neither does my son’s mother. So i’m hoping someone out here can give me some information or something that will help me.
What i’m trying to do is to establish paternity so that I’m the child’s legal father and I have visitation rights. I’ve been to the court house to the friend of the court. They told me that I can’t petition through them because he has a legal father and that unless he dis establishes paternity I can’t establish it without a lawyer. I can afford to support my child. I work an almost full time job and buy whatever is needed for him. But I can’t afford to give someone 3,000 dollars just to get my name on the birth certificate. The test that I did was through a legal DNA testing company that I got the name from the person at the court house. I paid 500 bucks just to get it done and be satisfying to the courts.

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jazzygirl asked:


Is there a max. on % a attorney can request from a law suit and is it ethicnical for them to make loans on money due prior to a law suit. can the firm be reported for unethicnical practices in Michigan.

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Phillip C asked:


I have taken my ex-wife to Court in front of the “Friend” of the Court in Michigan. During the proceedings, my ex-wife admitted to making between $75K and $80K as a bartender. However, we were able to obtain her tax returns on which she claimed she only made $7K. When asked about the discrepancies, she asserted her rights under the 5th Amendment. The referee granted me child support and stated that her income was not determinable. The judge in the case stated that they have to go by the W-2’s and not the other evidence that was presented (even her own testimony) to determine attorney fees. The judge stated that the IRS and the State of Michigan haven’t thought it was an issue so it would not be an issue in her courtroom. So, I am left with no option but to make sure she gets audited in order to prove fraud. I have sent countless letters to the State of Michigan Treasury department and the IRS with all of the relevant evidence. Does anyone have any other way to insure an audit?

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Debbie asked:


I live in Michigan. got served divorse papers today, can’t afford an attorney and don’t qualify for free advice. got married 10 years ago,had a child and due to myself being abused left after 3 years. We stayed married because he said he would on day inherit money and after 10 years that is a reality as his father has passed. Now I get served and he wants to, get his, have his child support lowered from $109 a month and my child doesn’t get any of this inheritence. What do I do? I don’t want his money but want my child support. He has hidden his money from the court and says there is none.
to Colleen who stated for me to get a job, I HAVE ONE! I didn’t say I didn’t work, I do. I just don’t have the $1000 retainer the lawyers want.

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garanger71 asked:


My Grandmothers property! When she passes it is suppose to go to her youngest sons. Somehow her older son got his name on the deed with survivor rights. She doesn’t know how he got that done.How can we get that changed. Is it possible to get his name off there and how? We are in the State of Michigan. Can she or her (power of Attorney do anything about this? Can the place be sold to another Family member in order to keep it in the family??Cause if the older son gets it, it will be sold to whoever. He has already stated that ..Any advice would be greatly appreciated…We are very worried about this..

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Grapewine Taste asked:


I was the respondant and won a civil case judgment in a private suit with another person for over $10,000 in attorney fees etc. in 2001 and the person appealed that judgment but didn’t win the appeal. I never went further to court for more orders to enforce that judgment to collect from the other party in all these years. Collection agency was not able to collect it for me. How long I have before that judgment expires and I can no longer legally be able to collect that judgment from the losing party? The other person lives in another state, California, now. Is there a statue of limitation in Michigan on civil judgments? Any Michigan civil good lawyers’ here to help me with this question, I promise I won’t hold anyone responsible for his or her advice on this. Thanks.

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billbahai asked:


Male children (pre-18) in the USA are going to jail for having sex with female children for much longer, severe sentences than older females having sex with male children; this appears to violate the equal protection idea as a fundamental for our legal system.

The sensationalized stories about older female teachers having sex with young students and being lightly penalized relative to punishment of male teachers having sex with female students is well-documented.

Believe we should punish predatory sex, but the law is being applied to send children to jail and often in a discrimnatory (see below) way against males.

How could the current legal system be changed to protect children from predatory sex and ensure equal treatment of male and female offenders?

Example:

Sheboygan girl, 17, charged for allegedly having sex with boy, 14
By Eric Litke • Sheboygan Press staff • January 9, 2009

A 17-year-old Sheboygan girl was charged Thursday with misdemeanor sexual assault for allegedly having sex with her 14-year-old boyfriend.

Norma J. Guthrie, of 1034-A Michigan Ave., was in court a day after a 17-year-old Sheboygan boy was charged with a felony for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girlfriend.

Guthrie admitted having sex with the boy between 10 and 15 times, according to a complaint charging her with fourth-degree sexual assault. She faces a maximum of nine months in jail, if convicted.

Police began investigating when the boy’s mother reported he might be staying overnight at Guthrie’s house, the complaint said. Guthrie told police the boy had claimed to be 16.

On Wednesday, Alan J. Jepsen, 17, of 1416 New York Ave., was charged for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl who he claimed told him she was 16. Jepsen is facing a count of felony second-degree sexual assault, which carries a maximum prison term of 25 years.

The girl, who may be pregnant, had run away from home and was staying with Jepsen, a complaint said.

Assistant District Attorney Jim Haasch, who filed both complaints, said the misdemeanor charge was filed in part because Guthrie has no prior criminal record. But online court records show Guthrie has a pending charge of misdemeanor battery, filed in October.

Haasch would not say whether Jepsen has a prior juvenile record — which is typically sealed — but the boy has no adult charges listed in online court records.

Haasch also said the cases are different because Guthrie’s boyfriend is “almost 15,” with a birthday in February. Jepsen’s girlfriend turns 15 in April.

Jepsen is in jail in lieu of a $1,000 cash bond, while Guthrie was released on a $1,000 signature bond after her initial court appearance Thursday, jail officials said.

Both Guthrie and Jepsen were charged as adults. All suspects age 17 and older are charged as adults by default in Wisconsin, though they can seek a waiver into juvenile court.

Reach Eric Litke at (920) 453-5119 and elitke@sheboygan-press.com.

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bluegogo40 asked:


Filing for a partition to force sale and options?
In michigan..

i am half owner of a house in Michigan (joint tenant).

I have been asked not to return to the house by the other owner
they have taken 100% control of the house and all of the contents.

my questions are

1) can i sue for half the value of the rent.
2) if file a partition to force sale of property. would if be auctioned or sold via a realtor.
3) can i sue for any damages, and if there are could the other party be charged for them.

they are part owner of a restaurant a L.L.C. could the law suit jeopardize any part of the restaurant or could i attach any part of it. when I win in court.

I apparently have no other option to file the other party has threatened me with a restraining order if I return.

what would the attorney fees run in something like this and would they have to pay for a attorney and what would it run them to defend the case?
can I charge for attorney fees?
1) I was living in this house with my NOW EX we owned the house together..
2)the property i am asking for is house hold furnishings.
3) I was asked to leave because my EX wanted to start another life with someone else.
1) I was living in this house with my NOW EX we owned the house together..
2)the property i am asking for is house hold furnishings.
3) I was asked to leave because my EX wanted to start another life with someone else.

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Law Newbie asked:


I recently found out I am involved in a civil lawsuit for a domain I purchased. I put a website up about how I was treated like dirt, and pointed gave other business addresses around the area to go to. I am not profiting from it, I don’t know any of the business owners, I was just unhappy with the owner who sent me out in tears over him not accepting a credit card wanting me to buy a limit of $10, when I asked why he ripped into me and belittled me. Long story short, I put the site up. I’m now being informed as a result I’m being taken to court over the misappropriation of their domain name, violation of the their protected tradename, the disparagement of their business, as well as a claim under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, 15 USCA 1125 (d).

I have searched the database, I can find no trademark. It’s a small business, one small building with about 3 or 4 employees which are spread through a 24 hour period.

My question is this, what do I do? I have no money, no job and can’t afford an attorney. If a judgment is issued, I have nothing. I own no home, the only thing I do have is a car, and old car. There is no income to garnish, though my wife works. Can they garnish her for it? What happens if I have nothing to garnish? I read they could seize my bank account, which would net them all of about 20 bucks most days. Is this something I should have an attorney, if so is there an organization that would help with representation? I’m in Michigan if the state matters.

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