PROBATE 44: Petition for Mental Health Treatment On September 11, 2020, an adult social worker, filed a petition with the probate court seeking mental health treatment for respondent. In the petition, the social worker stated her belief that respondent had…
Plaintiff owned real property that was secured by a mortgage loan. Defendant purchased the property at the sheriff’s sale after plaintiff defaulted on the loan. One day before the redemption period expired, plaintiff sold defendant her interest in the property,…
In this case, Police Officer W observed a vehicle apparently speeding on a residential street in Detroit. Officer W commenced a traffic stop of the vehicle and the two persons who were in the car. Defendant was in the driver’s…
This case involves a probate dispute regarding ownership interest in real property following FK’s death. The parties do not dispute the relevant facts. FK and his wife sold the property at issue to their daughter, RM, for $50,000, and the…
DIVORCE 72: Defendant asserts the trial court failed to acknowledge the seven-day rule. June 10 2022 In January 2019, plaintiff filed a complaint for divorce, asking for the trial court to dissolve the parties’ marriage. Entry of Proposed Judgment Plaintiff…
This case concerns a dispute over a 193-square-foot parcel, referred to as the “gap parcel,” located in Michigan, between two pieces of property owned, or formerly owned, by plaintiff, and abutting property owned by defendant. There is no dispute that…
FAMILY LAW 77: Court awarded plaintiff sole legal custody; defendant was unwilling to work with plaintiff. November 19 2021 The parties had joint physical and legal custody of their minor child. Plaintiff moved to change both legal and physical custody.…
While no one wants to think of the unfortunate possibility of being incapacitated or of a time when we can’t handle our own affairs, this circumstance is a real possibility. If something happens and this becomes a reality, having someone…
DIVORCE 59: A consent judgment of divorce is to be construed as a contract. June 10 2021 Plaintiff and defendant divorced pursuant to a consent judgment of divorce. The consent judgment of divorce provided, in relevant part, that defendant was…
When filing for divorce in Michigan, you may seek alimony, spousal support, from their spouse whenever they require financial aid. A judge may order your spouse to pay certain alimony. However, it depends on the prevailing circumstances. Also, the court…