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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan Son is 14. I have physical custody. Father and I have joint legal. Son is facing incorrigibility charge (brought upon by me calling police three times when he ran away). To be clear, I called the police and officer said she was going to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI I'm in MI, and was doing independent contracting work for a company in Ohio. Work was perfomed in Michigan. I have not been paid. This has happened to several of us in MI. Which court would handle this? MI or OH?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan Here's what's happening, and I realize both questions do not belong under this thread. I am custodial parent of a 13 year old boy. He came home from dad's with a knife in his pocket. It is a knife that folds into itself, and the blade...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI In January I lost a case in small claims court and was ordered to pay X amount per month to the plaintiff. The judge set another date in six months for "review of payments". I have made every payment. Is it necessary I attend the review court...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I got a notice yesterday from the Federal Bankruptcy Court. My son's father has filed for bankruptcy. They are informing that "I may be a creditor of the debtor", and letting me know of a meeting of creditors. It says the creditors are...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan My lease expires on April 1, 2010. I heard from the landlord today. She intends to raise my rent on that day. Is she required to give me a 30 day notice of her intent to raise the rent, or does that not apply since the lease is ending?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan My ex took me to small claims court. We share a son who he pays child support on. He won a judgement on an unrelated matter to the tune of $1200, due to him in 21 days. I don't work. I am on Social Security Disability. --What...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI I realize in the grand scheme of things, this is small potatoes, but it has me concerned nonetheless. My son is 12. I have physical custody, dad and I share legal custody. Son has been at dad's for two weeks now for summer visit. In that...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan Our order states son's father (NCP) has son three weekends a month. I have the first weekend of the month with son. Summer parenting schedule states: "Three weeks for each parent." It goes on to say "The custodial parent's vacation week...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI Our order says each parent shall be afforded 3 weeks summer parenting time (only 2 weeks consecutive). Dad (NCP) to provide Mom (CP) with notice of his dates by May 1 of each year. Dad gave me dates yesterday. His intent is to take three...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI My minor son and I appeared on a talk show series. He was required by law to join a union for the four day stint in California and to be paid a wage. That was last year. They have since replayed the footage of him on the show. Is he legally...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI I hope this is the right place to post this question. My online research rendered confliciting info on legality of audiotaping phone conversations in Michigan. Can someone please clear this up for me? Some info indicates MI is two party state...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI What is the criteria judges consider if the NCP asks the courts in Michigan for physical custody of twelve year old son who has always been in the custody of mother? Can you speak to the influence of son's wishes?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan In September of 2004. I appeared in front of the court and thus signed a paper saying I agreed to and wanted a lump sum payout on my ex's support obligation. I received 20K. Previously, his obligation was $456 monthly. This new equation...