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A court date or Sheriff's Sale date has been set.

A court date or Sheriff's Sale date has been set.

A petition has been filed to terminate (end) my parental rights.

A seller or lender is discriminating against me.

All of my income comes from one or more sources listed in the help text.

All of my income comes from one or more sources listed in the help text.

All of my income comes from one or more sources listed in the help text.

An adult I know is not able to handle their own money matters.

An employee has raised a workplace issue.

An employee is appealing a denial or termination of worker's compensation benefits.

An employee is claiming I didn't offer benefits required by law or contract.

An employee is claiming they were a whistle blower and were retaliated against.

An employee is claiming they were discriminated because of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

An employee is claiming they were sexually harassed at work.

An employee is claiming they weren't paid for their work.

An employee is claiming workplace discrimination / retaliation / harassment.

An employee is complaining about a workplace privacy issue (internet, phones, workplace searches, drug testing).

An employee is complaining about a workplace safety issue (OSHA, exposure, smoking employees, whistle blowers).

An employee was hurt while working.

Another man became the legal father by court order, and his paternity has not been revoked (undone).

Another man became the legal father by signing an Affidavit of Parentage, and his paternity has not been revoked (undone).

Another man was married to the mother when the child was born or conceived. His paternity has not been revoked (undone).

Any money I have in a bank account is from an exempt source (see help text).

Any money I have in a bank account is from an exempt source (see help text).

Any money I have in a bank account is from an exempt source (see help text).

Crime, Traffic, and ID

Education

Employment

English is not my child's first language.

English is not my first language.

Family

Farmworker

Health and Long-Term Care

Housing

I want to learn about or need help getting public or subsidized housing.

I (or someone I know) is a senior citizen who is being abused.

I already have a custody order, and I want to change it.

I already have a personal protection order.

I already paid off the debt or money judgment.

I also have other issues related to the abuse.

I also have other issues related to the abuse.

I also have other issues related to the abuse.

I also need help with a family law issue involving my abuser, such as custody.

I also need help with a family law issue involving my abuser, such as custody.

I also need help with a family law issue involving my abuser, such as divorce or custody.

I also need to break my lease early to move to a safe place.

I also need to break my lease early to move to a safe place.

I also need to break my lease early to move to a safe place.

I am a whistle blower and was retaliated against.

I am a conservator.

I am a Defendant in a paternity case, and I am not the child's father.

I am a grandparent, and I want to ask the court for grandparenting time.

I am a guardian.

I am a guardian.

I am a landlord.

I am a minor (or I am the parent of a minor) who has a juvenile delinquency case involving a criminal offense.

I am a minor (or I am the parent of a minor) who has a juvenile delinquency case involving a criminal offense.

I am a minor (or I am the parent of a minor) who has a juvenile delinquency case involving being a runaway, truant, "incorrigible," or a "wayward minor."

I am a minor (or I am the parent of a minor) who has a juvenile delinquency case involving being a runaway, truant, "incorrigible," or a "wayward minor."

I am a minor (or I am the parent of a minor) who has a juvenile delinquency case involving violation of a personal protection order.

I am a minor (or I am the parent of a minor) who has a juvenile delinquency case where I am accused of violating a personal protection order.

I am a tenant (renter).

I am a tenant in a foreclosed property.

I am a victim of a crime or I witnessed a crime.

I am already divorced.

I am already divorced.

I am an adult, and I need protection from another adult.

I am an adult, and I need protection from someone between the ages of 10 and 17.

I am an employee.

I am an employer.

I am an immigrant, and I am being abused.

I am being bullied.

I am being disciplined (suspended or expelled).

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property.

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property.

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property.

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property.

I am being evicted for creating a health hazard or damaging property.

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent.

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent.

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent.

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent.

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent.

I am being evicted for nonpayment of rent.

I am being forced to work against my will.

I am being garnished.

I am being mistreated.

I am facing a discharge or eviction.

I am facing discrimination at school.

I am facing eviction or have been evicted.

I am facing foreclosure/ repossession.

I am having a problem with the taxes on my home or land.

I am having an issue with my roommate.

I am having trouble getting my landlord to make repairs.

I am having trouble affording my current child support order.

I am having trouble paying my utility bills, but do not have any shutoff notices.

I am in a same-sex married couple, and I want to adopt my spouse's biological child.

I am in a same-sex married couple, and I want to adopt my spouse's biological child.

I am in immediate danger of abuse.

I am not receiving Special Education Services (yet) but have a disability.

I am receiving collection letters and/or phone calls from the creditor.

I am renting to own my home, or I have a lease with the option to buy my home.

I am still living in my home but I'm afraid of losing it.

I am the biological father of a child. I was not married to the mother when the child was born or conceived, and I want to establish my paternity.

I am the biological father.

I am the biological father.

I am the biological father.

I am the husband, and I want to revoke (undo) paternity.

I am the legal father, but not the biological father.

I am the legal father, but not the biological father.

I am the legal father, but not the biological father.

I am the mother, and I want to revoke (undo) my husband's paternity.

I am the mother.

I am the mother.

I am the mother.

I am the victim of a crime.

I am worried that a warrant will soon be issued for my arrest.

I am younger than 18, and I need protection from an adult.

I am younger than 18, and I need protection from someone between the ages of 10 and 17.

I applied for Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, State Disability Assistance, Daycare Assistance, or State Emergency Relief.

I applied for public assistance but I haven't heard anything.

I applied for public assistance but was denied.

I applied for Social Security benefits.

I applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

I applied for Social Security Retirement.

I applied for Social Security Survivor's Benefits.

I applied for unemployment benefits.

I applied for worker's compensation benefits.

I believe I have a defense to this suit (see help text for possible defenses).

I believe I have a valid objection to the garnishment (see help text).

I cannot afford to pay for my ticket all at once.

I currently get public assistance.

I currently get Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

I currently get Social Security Retirement.

I currently get Social Security Survivor's Benefits.

I currently receive Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, State Disability Assistance, Daycare Assistance, or State Emergency Relief.

I currently receive Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, State Disability Assistance, Daycare Assistance, or State Emergency Relief.

I currently receive Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, State Disability Assistance, Medical Assistance, Daycare Assistance, or State Emergency Relief.

I currently receive Social Security Benefits.

I currently receive Social Security benefits.

I currently receive Social Security Benefits.

I currently receive unemployment benefits.

I currently receive unemployment benefits.

I currently receive unemployment benefits.

I currently receive worker's compensation benefits.

I currently receive worker's compensation benefits.

I currently receive worker's compensation benefits.

I didn't go to court.

I didn't go to court.

I didn't go to court.

I didn't go to court.

I didn't respond or go to court, and I was defaulted.

I didn't respond or go to court, and I was defaulted.

I didn't respond to the court papers, and there's a default or default judgment against me.

I do not have a child support order, and I want to get one.

I do not have a custody order, and I want to get one.

I do not have a parenting time order, and I want to get one.

I do not have an existing family case in a Michigan court.

I do not have an existing family case in a Michigan court.

I do not have an existing family case in a Michigan court.

I do not live in a mobile home.

I do not live in public or subsidized housing.

I do not own a home, car, or other valuable asset worth more than $1,000 that is not exempt (see help text for exempt assets).

I do not own a home, car, or other valuable asset worth more than $1,000 that is not exempt (see help text for exempt assets).

I do not own a home, car, or other valuable asset worth more than $1,000 that is not exempt (see help text for exempt assets).

I do not receive Special Education Services.

I don't have a written lease.

I experienced discrimination / retaliation / harassment at work.

I fired an employee or an employee quit.

I got a different notice.

I got a notice of overpayment for my worker's compensation benefits.

I got a notice of overpayment.

I got a notice they want to reduce or terminate my assistance.

I got a Notice to Quit or Demand for Possession from my landlord.

I got a Notice to Quit or Demand for Possession from my landlord.

I got a Notice to Quit or Demand for Possession from my landlord.

I got a Notice to Quit or Demand for Possession from my landlord.

I got a parking or traffic ticket.

I got a parking ticket.

I got a Summons from the court.

I got a Summons from the court.

I got a Summons from the court.

I got a Summons from the court.

I got a traffic ticket.

I have a bank account with money from a nonexempt source.

I have a bank account with money from a nonexempt source.

I have a bank account with money from a nonexempt source.

I have a business tax issue.

I have a complaint about a nursing home.

I have a complaint about a used car sale or car repair.

I have a complaint about an existing power of attorney.

I have a complaint about an existing power of attorney.

I have a complaint about an existing power of attorney.

I have a complaint about my conservator.

I have a complaint about my conservator.

I have a complaint about my guardian.

I have a complaint about my guardian.

I have a conservator, and I want a different conservator.

I have a conservator, and I want to end the conservatorship.

I have a conservator.

I have a different crime, traffic, or ID question.

I have a different custody issue.

I have a different education related issue.

I have a different education related issue.

I have a different end of life planning question.

I have a different family law issue.

I have a different family law issue.

I have a different family law issue.

I have a different family law issue.

I have a different Farmworker related issue.

I have a different Farmworker related issue.

I have a different health or financial decision-making question.

I have a different housing problem related to being a tenant (renter).

I have a different housing problem related to being a tenant (renter).

I have a different housing problem.

I have a different housing problem.

I have a different immigration issue.

I have a different immigration issue.

I have a different issue related to being the victim of a crime.

I have a different issue related to being the victim of a crime.

I have a different issue related to my child's education.

I have a different issue related to my child's education.

I have a different issue related to my employment.

I have a different issue related to my employment.

I have a different issue.

I have a different issue.

I have a different issue.

I have a different issue.

I have a different issue.

I have a different issue.

I have a different leave related issue.

I have a different leave related issue.

I have a different medical or nursing home care question.

I have a different money or debt question.

I have a different money or debt question.

I have a different money or debt question.

I have a different money or debt question.

I have a different personal safety issue.

I have a different public assistance related issue.

I have a different public assistance related issue.

I have a different question about a home loan or mortgage that does not involve fraud.

I have a different question about automobiles or RVs.

I have a different question about voting or civil rights.

I have a different tax issue.

I have a different tax issue.

I have a different tax issue.

I have a different tax issue.

I have a different tax issue.

I have a federal conviction.

I have a guardian, and I want a different guardian.

I have a guardian, and I want to end the guardianship.

I have a guardian.

I have a juvenile adjudication to set aside (expunge).

I have a leave related issue.

I have a privacy issue (internet, phones, workplace searches, drug testing).

I have a problem with a land contract or rent to own housing contract.

I have a problem with both the IRS and the Michigan Department of Treasury.

I have a problem with housing, or I want to learn about my housing rights.

I have a problem with my utilities (water, gas, or electricity).

I have a problem with my utilities (water, gas, or electricity).

I have a problem with my utilities (water, gas, or electricity).

I have a problem with my utilities (water, gas, or electricity).

I have a problem with taxes on my vehicle.

I have a problem with taxes on my vehicle.

I have a problem with taxes on my vehicle.

I have a problem with the IRS (federal income taxes) and/or the Michigan Department of Treasury (state income taxes).

I have a problem with the IRS (federal income taxes).

I have a problem with the Michigan Department of Treasury (state income taxes).

I have a problem with the taxes on my home or land.

I have a question about a contract for personal services (not an employment contract).

I have a question about a home loan or mortgage.

I have a question about a juvenile delinquency case.

I have a question about a nursing home.

I have a question about a pension.

I have a question about a warrant, criminal case, or juvenile delinquency case.

I have a question about an employment contract.

I have a question about an insurance policy dispute.

I have a question about automobiles or RVs.

I have a question about banking.

I have a question about bankruptcy.

I have a question about consumer goods.

I have a question about getting paid.

I have a question about long-term care (nursing home, home for the aged, or adult foster care home).

I have a question about my contract.

I have a question about my right to medical services and health care.

I have a question about or a problem with a different Tax Credit.

I have a question about or a problem with Income Tax Credits.

I have a question about or a problem with the Child Tax Credit.

I have a question about or a problem with the Home Heating Credit.

I have a question about or a problem with the Homestead Property Tax Credit.

I have a question about or problem with the Earned Income Tax Credit.

I have a question about payday loans.

I have a question about someone who is appointed to receive another person's Social Security benefits (representative payee).

I have a question about student loans.

I have a shutoff notice from the utility company for one or more utilities.

I have a state conviction.

I have a wage, benefit, leave, or contract issue.

I have a wage, benefit, or contract issue.

I have a workplace issue.

I have a workplace safety issue (OSHA, exposure, smoking employees, whistle blowers).

I have abandoned my home because of the threat of foreclosure.

I have already applied for public assistance.

I have already filed for divorce, but my divorce is not final yet.

I have already filed for divorce, but my divorce is not final yet.

I have an adult criminal conviction to set aside (expunge).

I have an education related issue.

I have an education-related issue.

I have an estate and/or gift tax issue.

I have an existing family case in a Michigan court.

I have an existing family case in a Michigan court.

I have an existing family case in a Michigan court.

I have an issue related to my disability, such as discrimination or lack of accommodations.

I have an issue with a hospital, doctor, or other medical provider.

I have an issue with a probation or parole order.

I have an issue with ACA/Obamacare.

I have an issue with ACA/Obamacare.

I have an issue with leave.

I have an issue with Medicaid.

I have an issue with Medicaid.

I have an issue with Medicare.

I have an issue with Medicare.

I have an issue with MiHealth Link.

I have an issue with MiHealth Link.

I have an issue with my benefits, including a pension.

I have an issue with my child's school records.

I have an issue with my school records.

I have an upcoming hearing at Tax Court.

I have an upcoming hearing at Tax Court.

I have an upcoming hearing at Tax Court.

I have another legal problem with buying a home.

I have applied for public or subsidized housing but was denied.

I have been abused or threatened by a spouse or ex-spouse, my child's other parent, someone I have dated, or someone I have lived with.

I have been abused or threatened by a spouse or ex-spouse, my child's other parent, someone I have dated, or someone I have lived with.

I have been abused or threatened by a spouse or ex-spouse, my child's other parent, someone I have dated, or someone I have lived with.

I have been accused of violating the PPO.

I have been charged with a Class A felony that is not Criminal Sexual Conduct.

I have been charged with a different state felony.

I have been charged with a federal felony.

I have been charged with a felony.

I have been charged with a misdemeanor.

I have been charged with a state felony.

I have been charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct.

I have been discriminated against by a landlord.

I have been sexually assaulted or threatened with sexual assault by someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married.

I have been sexually assaulted or threatened with sexual assault by someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married.

I have been sexually assaulted or threatened with sexual assault by someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married.

I have been stalked or harassed by a coworker, neighbor, or other acquaintance.

I have been stalked or harassed by a coworker, neighbor, or other acquaintance.

I have been stalked or harassed by a coworker, neighbor, or other acquaintance.

I have been stalked or harassed by someone I do not know.

I have been stalked or harassed by someone I do not know.

I have been stalked or harassed by someone I do not know.

I have been stalked or harassed by someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married.

I have been stalked or harassed by someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married.

I have been stalked or harassed by someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married.

I have child support debt, and I need help managing it.

I have not been sued.

I have problems with or need help applying for vocational rehabilitation (services for people with disabilities who need help getting a job).

I have problems with or need help applying for vocational rehabilitation (services for people with disabilities who need help getting a job).

I have questions about a driver's license or ID.

I have questions about a name change.

I have questions about emancipation.

I have questions about guardians, conservators, representative payees, or existing powers of attorney.

I have questions about guardians, conservators, representative payees, powers of attorney, or delegation of parental authority..

I have questions about health insurance and medical assistance.

I have questions about health insurance and medical assistance.

I have questions about identity theft or fraud.

I have questions about my child's right to privacy as a student.

I have questions about my criminal record.

I have questions about my right to privacy as a student.

I have questions about my student loan debt.

I have questions about paying for my nursing home.

I have sole custody, and my child's other parent has taken our child without a court order.

I have sole custody, and the other parent has kept our child beyond his/her court ordered parenting time.

I have sole custody.

I have some income from a source not listed here.

I have some income from a source not listed here.

I have some income from a source not listed here.

I haven't received any notices but I'm worried about being evicted.

I haven't received any notices but I'm worried about being evicted.

I haven't received any notices but I'm worried about being evicted.

I haven't received any notices but I'm worried about being evicted.

I let someone stay with me or in my home, and now they won't leave.

I let someone stay with me or in my home, and now they won't leave.

I live in a group home.

I live in a mobile home and do not get a housing subsidy.

I live in a mobile home.

I live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and someone else is living in my home.

I live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and someone else is living in my home.

I live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and someone else is living in my home.

I live in subsidized/public housing or I have a voucher/subsidy (Section 8, etc.).

I live in the same home as my tenant.

I lost in court, and there is a money judgment against me.

I need a Judgment of Divorce.

I need a Judgment of Divorce.

I need a personal protection order.

I need a PPO and help with a family law issue involving my abuser, such as divorce or custody.

I need a PPO, and I also have other issues related to the abuse.

I need a PPO, and I also need to break my lease early to move to a safe place.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need an emergency (ex parte) order, or I want to object to an ex parte order.

I need financial help.

I need help applying for public or subsidized housing.

I need help buying a home.

I need help collecting money that someone owes me.

I need help doing my income taxes.

I need help establishing parental rights.

I need help finding a job.

I need help paying off the judgment.

I need help with a bankruptcy for my business.

I need help with a bankruptcy for myself or my family.

I need help with a case involving an Indian (Native American) child.

I need help with a case involving an Indian (Native American) child.

I need help with a child abuse/neglect case (CPS involvement).

I need help with a deportation case.

I need help with a different kind of adoption.

I need help with a guardianship case involving an Indian (Native American) child.

I need help with a juvenile delinquency case involving an Indian (Native American) child.

I need help with a juvenile delinquency case.

I need help with a prenuptial agreement or a post-nuptial agreement.

I need help with a QDRO or EDRO.

I need help with a QDRO or EDRO.

I need help with a QDRO or EDRO.

I need help with a QDRO or EDRO.

I need help with a separate maintenance case.

I need help with a stepparent adoption.

I need help with adoption.

I need help with child support.

I need help with custody.

I need help with divorce.

I need help with grandparenting time.

I need help with legal issues during separation or divorce.

I need help with my credit report.

I need help with my credit report.

I need help with parenting time.

I need help with paternity.

I need information about driving, driver's licenses, or ID cards.

I need information about finishing my divorce.

I need information about finishing my divorce.

I need information about immigration.

I need information about the sex offender registry.

I need information on serving my divorce papers.

I need information on serving my divorce papers.

I need my landlord to accommodate a disability.

I need temporary relief.

I need to break my lease because I am a survivor of domestic violence.

I need to break my lease because I am moving into an assisted living facility.

I need to break my lease because of another reason.

I need to break my lease.

I need to change or end my PPO.

I need to dismiss my divorce case.

I need to dismiss my divorce case.

I need to get my Michigan Driver's License back after it was suspended.

I need to get or keep community mental health services.

I need to get or keep home nursing services.

I need to get or replace a Michigan Driver's License.

I need to get or replace a Michigan ID.

I need to name another adult to temporarily care for my minor children.

I need to name another adult to temporarily care for my minor children.

I need to prepare a quitclaim deed to transfer real property between me and my ex-spouse.

I need to prepare a quitclaim deed to transfer real property between me and my ex-spouse.

I need transition services (help from a school with getting work) for myself or my child.

I need transition services (help from a school with getting work).

I only need a personal protection order (PPO).

I only need a personal protection order (PPO).

I only need a personal protection order (PPO).

I only need a personal protection order (PPO).

I or someone I know is facing deportation.

I owe someone else money (or someone thinks I do).

I own a home, car, or other valuable asset worth more than $1,000 that is not exempt.

I own a home, car, or other valuable asset worth more than $1,000 that is not exempt.

I own a home, car, or other valuable asset worth more than $1,000 that is not exempt.

I own my home or want to buy a home.

I pay child support under the current child support order.

I pay child support, and the court is garnishing my Social Security benefits.

I pay child support, and the court is garnishing my wages or bank account.

I receive child support under the current child support order.

I receive Special Education Services.

I received a notice that I owe money.

I signed an Affidavit of Parentage with a man who is not my child's biological father. I want to revoke (undo) his paternity.

I think I have been a victim of a fraud.

I think I have been a victim of a fraud.

I think someone stole my identity.

I think someone stole my identity.

I want a different conservator.

I want a different guardian.

I want a personal protection order.

I want Adult Protective Services to help.

I want information about disability or language access in courts.

I want information about education rights.

I want information about housing rights.

I want information about voting.

I want information about workplace rights.

I want more information about adult guardianships.

I want more information about conservatorships.

I want more information about conservatorships.

I want more information about guardianships of minors.

I want more information about guardianships of minors.

I want my child to be evaluated for Special Education or 504 Services.

I want my husband to remain the legal father, and he agrees.

I want the child's biological father to become the legal father.

I want the child's biological father to become the legal father.

I want the child's biological father to become the legal father.

I want the legal father to remain the child's father.

I want the legal father to remain the child's father.

I want the legal father to remain the child's father.

I want to adopt my stepchild.

I want to adopt my ward.

I want to appeal a conviction.

I want to appeal a decision in a family division court case.

I want to appeal a decision in a personal protection order case.

I want to appeal a denial or termination of my unemployment benefits.

I want to appeal a denial or termination of my worker's compensation benefits.

I want to apply for a green card (permanent residency).

I want to be emancipated.

I want to be evaluated for Special Education or 504 Services.

I want to become a guardian.

I want to become a guardian.

I want to become a U.S. citizen.

I want to change my child's name.

I want to change my current child support order.

I want to change my family's names.

I want to change my name.

I want to change or end the PPO.

I want to change spousal support.

I want to change spousal support.

I want to change the current child support order.

I want to change the current parenting time order.

I want to create a document stating what health care decisions I want if I stop being able to make those decisions for myself.

I want to do both of the above.

I want to end my emancipation.

I want to end or change my power of attorney.

I want to end the conservatorship.

I want to end the conservatorship.

I want to end the guardianship or transfer it to a new guardian.

I want to end the guardianship.

I want to end the guardianship.

I want to establish paternity so my child has a legal father.

I want to evict someone from my home or rental property (my tenant).

I want to file an answer.

I want to file an answer.

I want to file for divorce.

I want to file for divorce.

I want to find out if I am entitled to part of my ex-spouse’s pension.

I want to find out if I am entitled to part of my ex-spouse’s pension.

I want to form a tenant organization.

I want to get an annulment.

I want to get custody of someone else's child (I am not the child's parent).

I want to get legal custody of my ward.

I want to get or enforce an order for parenting time.

I want to give someone else power of attorney over me.

I want to give someone else power of attorney over me.

I want to give someone else temporary responsibility for my child (delegation of parental authority or child care power of attorney).

I want to give someone guardianship of my child.

I want to learn about assistance with utilities (water, gas, or electricity).

I want to learn about asylum and other forms of immigration relief.

I want to learn about asylum and other forms of immigration relief.

I want to learn about attending college or trade schools.

I want to learn about being detention and deportation.

I want to learn about being stopped or ticketed by the police while driving.

I want to learn about defenses to deportation.

I want to learn about different immigration statuses.

I want to learn about employees' right to unpaid leave (FMLA).

I want to learn about employment based immigration.

I want to learn about employment based immigration.

I want to learn about eviction judgments.

I want to learn about eviction judgments.

I want to learn about eviction judgments.

I want to learn about eviction judgments.

I want to learn about family and marriage-based immigration.

I want to learn about family and marriage-based immigration.

I want to learn about filing a federal tax return.

I want to learn about getting a driver's license or state ID card.

I want to learn about getting legal immigration status.

I want to learn about homeschooling my child.

I want to learn about homeschooling.

I want to learn about infant, toddler, and preschool programs.

I want to learn about long-term care facilities or hospice care.

I want to learn about long-term care facilities or hospice care.

I want to learn about medical assistance programs that help adults.

I want to learn about medical assistance programs that help minors.

I want to learn about medical assistance programs.

I want to learn about medical assistance programs.

I want to learn about moving into a long-term care facility.

I want to learn about my employer's obligation to provide clean drinking water, toilets, and hand-washing stations.

I want to learn about my employment rights.

I want to learn about my right to unpaid leave (FMLA).

I want to learn about my rights as a tenant.

I want to learn about my rights with an H-2A job.

I want to learn about my rights with immigration officials.

I want to learn about or apply for Crime Victims Compensation.

I want to learn about or apply for Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, State Disability Assistance, Daycare Assistance, or State Emergency Relief.

I want to learn about or apply for public assistance.

I want to learn about or apply for Social Security benefits.

I want to learn about or apply for unemployment benefits.

I want to learn about or apply for unemployment benefits.

I want to learn about or apply for worker's compensation benefits.

I want to learn about or apply for worker's compensation.

I want to learn about or have an issue with a union.

I want to learn about or have an issue with my union.

I want to learn about or need help with security deposits.

I want to learn about personal protection orders.

I want to learn about public and subsidized housing.

I want to learn about rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords.

I want to learn about special forms of immigration relief (like asylum).

I want to learn about special visas for victims of crimes.

I want to learn about special visas for victims of crimes.

I want to learn about student visas.

I want to learn about suing or being sued in small claims court.

I want to learn about the Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry.

I want to learn about the role of APS.

I want to learn about the role of CPS and what could happen in court.

I want to learn about using a foreign or out-of-state driver's license.

I want to learn about worker's compensation.

I want to learn how to protect myself from pesticides.

I want to learn more about buying a home.

I want to learn more about Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

I want to learn more about Social Security Retirement.

I want to learn more about Social Security Survivor's Benefits.

I want to learn what I can do about my property now so it will pass to my heirs without probate after I die.

I want to learn what kind of work my minor child is allowed to do.

I want to make a will (to distribute my property or name a guardian for my child after my death).

I want to make a will.

I want to make an emergency plan in case I am detained by immigration or deported.

I want to make plans for my own property or medical care (including "powers of attorney").

I want to make sure my health care preferences are followed if I'm not able to make those decisions for myself ("power of attorney for health care").

I want to make sure my health care preferences are followed if I'm not able to make those decisions for myself ("power of attorney for health care").

I want to move with my child, or my child's other parent wants to move.

I want to move with my children.

I want to name someone to handle my money matters, either now or if I lose the capacity to manage them myself ("financial power of attorney").

I want to name someone to handle my money matters, either now or if I lose the capacity to manage them myself ("financial power of attorney").

I want to name someone to make health care decisions for me if I stop being able to make those decisions for myself.

I want to remain the legal father.

I want to revoke (undo) my husband (or ex-husband's) paternity.

I want to revoke (undo) my paternity of that child so I am no longer the legal father.

I want to start a lawsuit to collect a debt owed to me.

I want to terminate (end) the rights of my child's other parent.

I was discriminated against because of my race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

I was fired because I am a whistle blower.

I was fired because of another reason.

I was fired because of discriminatory reasons.

I was hurt while working.

I was injured on the job.

I was married to someone other than my child's father when my child was born or conceived.

I was sexually harassed at work.

I was wrongfully fired.

I wasn't paid for my work.

I wasn't paid for my work.

I witnessed a crime.

I won in court, and I have a money judgment against the other party.

I work for a private company.

I work for a private company.

I work for a private company.

I work for a private company.

I work for a private company.

I work for the federal government.

I work for the federal government.

I work for the federal government.

I work for the federal government.

I work for the federal government.

I work for the State of Michigan.

I work for the State of Michigan.

I work for the State of Michigan.

I work for the State of Michigan.

I work for the State of Michigan.

I'm a K-12 student.

I'm a victim of fraud that does not involve mortgages.

I'm a victim of mortgage fraud.

I'm a victim of mortgage fraud.

I'm being discharged from a nursing home.

I'm being forced to take medication or go to the hospital.

I'm having a problem with my roommate or someone I let stay with me (or in my home).

I'm in the process of being audited and I have questions.

I'm under 18 and I have a guardian.

I've been arrested or have a pending criminal case.

If you are in immediate danger of abuse, call 911.

It is a warrant based on pending criminal charges.

It is a warrant for failure to appear for a show cause hearing.

It is a warrant for failure to pay child support.

Lakeshore Legal Aid

Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Legal Services of South Central Michigan and Family Law Project

My abuser or stalker has filed a motion to modify or terminate the PPO.

My abuser or stalker has violated my PPO.

My application was for Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, State Disability Assistance, Daycare Assistance, or State Emergency Relief.

My application was for Social Security benefits.

My application was for unemployment benefits.

My application was for worker's compensation benefits.

My caseworker won't call me back.

My child does not receive Special Education Services.

My child has a guardian.

My child has an education related issue.

My child has an education-related issue.

My child is being bullied.

My child is being disciplined (suspended or expelled).

My child is facing discrimination at school.

My child is not receiving Special Education Services (yet) but has a disability.

My child is receiving Special Education Services.

My child needs transition services (help from a school with getting work).

My child wants to be emancipated.

My child's grandparent has filed for grandparenting time.

My child's guardian filed for custody.

My child's other parent and I are the same sex.

My child's other parent filed a Complaint for Custody.

My child's other parent filed a motion to change child support.

My child's other parent filed a motion to change child support.

My child's other parent filed a motion to change custody. The current custody order was entered in a Michigan court.

My child's other parent filed a motion to change custody. The current custody order was entered in a state that is not Michigan.

My child's other parent filed a motion to change parenting time.

My child's other parent owes me child support.

My child's other parent wants to change our child's name.

My child's other parent wants to move with my children.

My child's stepparent wants to adopt my child.

My children or I currently receive public assistance, or have received public assistance in the past.

My children or I currently receive public assistance, or have received public assistance in the past.

My children or I currently receive public assistance, or have received public assistance in the past.

My employer is discriminating against me because I have a family.

My employer owns, controls, or provides my housing, and I am a farmworker.

My ex-spouse is not following what our Judgment of Divorce says about child custody, parenting time, or child support.

My ex-spouse is not following what our Judgment of Divorce says about property, debt, or spousal support.

My ex-spouse is not following what our Judgment of Divorce says about property, debt, or spousal support.

My family case involving child support is pending, but I need an order for child support in the meantime.

My family case involving custody and parenting time is pending, but I need an order for parenting time in the meantime.

My family case involving custody is pending, but I need an order for custody in the meantime.

My family has same-sex parents.

My landlord and I signed an order at court.

My landlord and I signed an order at court.

My landlord and I signed an order at court.

My landlord and I signed an order at court.

My landlord changed the locks, cut off utilities, or otherwise locked me out without going to court.

My landlord turned off one or more of my utilities without going to court for an eviction.

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property.

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property.

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property.

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property.

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property.

My landlord wants to recover possession of the property.

My PPO is going to expire soon, and I want to extend it so it is in effect longer.

My property has been repossessed.

My question is about a nonparent having legal responsibility for the care of a child (including guardianship of a minor).

My question is about health or financial decision-making.

My question is about medical care or nursing home care.

My question is about powers of attorney.

My question is about powers of attorney.

My question is about powers of attorney.

My question is about someone having legal responsibility for the care of another adult (adult guardianship).

My question is about someone having legal responsibility for the care of another adult (adult guardianship).

My question is about someone taking legal responsibility for the money matters of another person (conservatorship).

My question is about someone taking legal responsibility for the money matters of another person (conservatorship).

My question is about someone who is appointed to receive another person's Social Security or veteran's benefits (representative payee).

My question is about someone who is appointed to receive another person's Social Security or veteran's benefits (representative payee).

My spouse and I agree that the husband will continue as the legal father.

My spouse and I both want to dismiss the divorce case.

My spouse and I both want to dismiss the divorce case.

My spouse filed for divorce.

My spouse filed for divorce.

My spouse wants to adopt my child from a previous relationship.

My tax refund has been reduced ("offset").

My tax refund was intercepted (garnished) because of a debt I owe.

My tenant has broken the lease and I want them to move out.

My tenant hasn't paid rent.

My tenant's lease is over and I want them to move out.

My wages or bank account has been garnished.

My wife had a child, and I am not the father.

Neither my children nor I have ever received public assistance.

Neither my children nor I have ever received public assistance.

Neither my children nor I have ever received public assistance.

No court date or Sheriff's Sale date has been set.

No court date or Sheriff's Sale date has been set.

None of the above.

None of the above.

None of the above.

None of these defenses applies to my situation.

None of these objections applies to my situation.

One parent lives in Michigan, and the other parent lives outside of the United States.

One parent lives in Michigan, and the other parent lives outside of the United States.

One parent lives in Michigan, and the other parent lives outside of the United States.

Personal Safety

Public Assistance

Referring Partner

Someone else claimed my child on their taxes.

Someone else has died and I need to handle their estate.

Someone has a personal protection order against me.

Someone is trying to become my conservator (handle my money matters for me).

Someone is trying to become my conservator.

Someone is trying to become my guardian.

Someone is trying to become my guardian.

Someone is trying to become the guardian of my child, and I don't want this to happen.

Someone is trying to get power of attorney over me.

Someone is trying to get power of attorney over me.

Someone is trying to get power of attorney over me.

Someone is trying to sell my home against my wishes.

Someone other than the child's biological father became the legal father through a court order.

Someone other than the child's biological father became the legal father through a court order.

Someone other than the child's biological father became the legal father through a court order.

Someone other than the child's biological father signed an Affidavit of Parentage to become the legal father.

Someone other than the child's biological father signed an Affidavit of Parentage to become the legal father.

Someone other than the child's biological father signed an Affidavit of Parentage to become the legal father.

Someone who owes me money filed for bankruptcy.

Taxes

The abuser is my parent, and I am emancipated.

The abuser is my parent, and I am not emancipated.

The abuser is not my parent.

The amount is $6,500 or less.

The amount is more than $6,500.

The case is still pending.

The case was filed in Small Claims Court.

The case was not filed in Small Claims Court.

The charge is for Driving While License Suspended.

The charge is not for Driving While License Suspended.

The child does not have a legal father.

The child's father agrees that he is the father.

The child's father says he is not the father, or he does not want to become the legal father.

The creditor is harrassing me unfairly.

The creditor is threatening to seize my personal or real property to pay the debt.

The creditor is threatening to seize my personal or real property to pay the judgment.

The creditor sued me.

The current child support order was issued by a court in another state or foreign country, and I need to have it enforced in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in another state or foreign country, and I want to apply for child support services in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in another state or foreign country, and I want to change the order in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in another state or foreign country, and I want to change the order in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in Michigan, and I need to have it enforced in another state or foreign country.

The current child support order was issued by a court in Michigan, and I need to have it enforced in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in Michigan, and I want to change the order in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in Michigan, and I want to change the order in Michigan.

The current child support order was issued by a court in Michigan, and I want to have it changed in another state or foreign country.

The current child support order was issued by a court in Michigan, and I want to have it changed in another state or foreign country.

The current custody order was entered in a Michigan court.

The current custody order was entered in a state that is not Michigan.

The decedent had a will and we wish to use it to distribute the estate.

The decedent had a will but we don't wish to use it to distribute the estate.

The decedent had no will.

The employee appealed a denial or termination of unemployment benefits.

The employee applied for unemployment benefits.

The employee is claiming wrongful termination.

The estate is not small (worth more than $27,000).

The estate is small (worth $27,000 or less).

The garnishment is for child support debt.

The garnishment is for something other than child support debt.

The IRS has sent me a notice that I owe them money.

The IRS is in the process of auditing me and I have questions.

The IRS says I owe money on a tax return I filed for myself.

The IRS says I owe money on a tax return my current or former spouse filed for us, jointly.

The IRS says I owe money on a tax return that a tax preparer filed for me.

The judge already entered a final order in my family case, but it did not say anything about child support.

The judge already entered a final order in my family case, but it did not say anything about custody.

The judge already entered a final order in my family case, but it did not say anything about parenting time.

The judge already revoked (undid) paternity.

The judge signed a judgment after a hearing in court.

The judge signed a judgment after a hearing in court.

The judge signed a judgment after a hearing in court.

The judge signed a judgment after a hearing in court.

The man who became my child's legal father through a court order is not my child's real father. I want to revoke (undo) his paternity.

The Michigan Department of Treasury has sent me a notice that I owe them money.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is in the process of auditing me and I have questions.

The Michigan Department of Treasury says I owe money on a tax return I filed for myself.

The Michigan Department of Treasury says I owe money on a tax return my current or former spouse filed for us, jointly.

The Michigan Department of Treasury says I owe money on a tax return that a tax preparer filed for me.

The minor is a coworker, neighbor, or other acquaintance.

The minor is my child, who is emancipated.

The minor is my child, who is unemancipated.

The minor is my current or ex-spouse; my child's other parent; someone I have lived with; or someone I have dated. This person has abused or threatened me.

The minor is not my child.

The minor is someone I do not know.

The minor is someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married. This person has stalked or harassed me.

The minor is someone I have never lived with, never dated, never had a child with, and never married. This person sexually assaulted me or threatened me with sexual assault.

The mother was married to someone other than the biological father when the child was born or conceived.

The mother was married to someone other than the father when the child was born or conceived.

The mother was married to someone other than the father when the child was born or conceived.

The notice says I owe money on a tax return I filed for myself.

The notice says I owe money on a tax return my current or former spouse filed for us, jointly.

The notice says I owe money on a tax return that a tax preparer filed for me.

The offset was for my debt.

The offset was for my spouse's debt, and we filed jointly.

The offset was to my federal tax refund.

The offset was to my federal tax refund.

The offset was to my Michigan tax refund.

The offset was to my Michigan tax refund.

The other parent and I (both biological parents) signed an Affidavit of Parentage together.

The other parent and I (both biological parents) signed an Affidavit of Parentage together.

The other parent and I (both biological parents) signed an Affidavit of Parentage together.

The other parent and I are the opposite sex.

The other parent and I are the opposite sex.

The other parent and I are the opposite sex.

The other parent and I are the same sex.

The other parent and I are the same sex.

The other parent has denied me court ordered parenting time.

The parenting time order has a specific parenting time schedule that includes days and times.

The parenting time order only says that there is "reasonable" parenting time. There is no specific schedule.

The police arrested the abuser/stalker, and I want to find out what happens next.

The police did not arrest the abuser/stalker.

The school disclosed information in my child's records without my permission.

The school disclosed information in my records without my permission.

The school is refusing to grant me access to my child's records.

The school is refusing to grant me access to my records.

The sheriff came by today with a writ of eviction and told me I have 24 hours to move.

The sheriff came by today with a writ of eviction and told me I have 24 hours to move.

The sheriff came by today with a writ of eviction and told me I have 24 hours to move.

The sheriff came by today with a writ of eviction and told me I have 24 hours to move.

The ticket is for Driving While License Suspended.

The ticket is not for Driving While License Suspended.

There are no other minor children who have both of us as parents.

There are other minor children who have both of us as parents.

There is a warrant for my arrest.

There is an eviction judgment against me.

There is an eviction judgment against me.

There is an eviction judgment against me.

There is an eviction judgment against me.

There's wrong information in my criminal record.

Voting and Civil Rights

We don't have minor children together.

We have joint custody.

We have minor children together.

We have minor children, but one or more of the children has a different father.

Wills & Life Planning