Michigan Child Custody Law requires Michigan Courts to issue specific decisions on which parent will have physical and legal custody of the children. Physical Custody typically means which parent the children spend most of their time with. Legal Custody is concerned with which parent has the right to make significant life decisions in a child’s …
Can Michigan Courts Decide Physical and Legal Custody Differently? Read More »
When you have a child with someone who does not share their life with you, challenges arise. Just because a parent has primary custody of a child does not mean that they can move wherever they want, whenever they want. The other child’s parent has a right to live within reasonable distance of the child …
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Michigan Courts take a strict view of parents who commit child abuse but also if a parent was not at fault for the child abuse in certain circumstances. Michigan Courts always look to the best interest of the child, not the parent. Pursuant to a recent Court of Appeals decision, MCL 722.638(2) does not …
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After a referee hearing in Michigan child custody matters litigants usually have the right to request a new hearing before the Judge assigned to the matter if they are not satisfied. What happens if that request is denied? Do litigants have a leg to stand on in an appeal? In a recent Michigan case, Butters …
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There are hundreds of benefits to living in a big city, including the resources available to you after an auto accident. However, there are some of the drawbacks, including the congested traffic which often leads to increased accidents. Navigating what to do after a car accident can be overwhelming. You need to deal with insurance …
If you were injured in a car accident, you might be wondering whether or not it’s better to try to handle your case on your own. A lot of adjusters will tell you that there is no need to hire an attorney. They will try to convince you to get treatment and sent them your …
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What happens after I file a lawsuit? There’s a lot of information out there about filing a lawsuit and going to trial. Everything from the tense television dramas to your neighbor’s story about their divorce. It’s hard to know what’s real and what’s exaggerated or overly dramatized. Let’s get the easy stuff out of …
Personal injury attorneys have quite the reputation – in and out of the legal community. While this particular area of law can offer great material for jokes, the stigmas surrounding personal injury attorneys can have devastating effects on you and your case if it prevents you from getting the help you need. Personal injury law …
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Most entrepreneurs think it is easy to form a single member LLC. You can log onto Sunbiz, pay a fee and file the form to create your LLC. But is that enough to give you the protection you need? LLC’s need to have rules about operating itself and contemplate all the “what if” scenarios that …
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We have all heard the clichés about having an “attitude of gratitude,” we are encouraged to keep gratitude journals, we are reminded that we are “too blessed to be stressed,” and the list could go on infinitum. All these things/sayings are easier said than done, especially when life is throwing lemons your way. How do …
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