1.) Are you sure? Make sure you have carefully thought it out and that divorce is the right path for you.2.) Do your research. Ask your attorney about the laws, time requirements, and costs associated with a divorce. The more you understand the process and the costs associated with a divorce, the better you will…
Continue reading ›The case involved a GM employee who worked as a truck loader. The plaintiff suffered an injury when a truck hit him fracturing his left ankle. Because of the injury he had problems walking and crouching and his work ability was greatly diminished. He was not able to return to work at a normal capacity…
Continue reading ›Michigan families in Metro-Detroit and West Michigan helping a loved one with long term care, elder law, Medicaid, and VA assistance are faced with several difficult questions. The most important question involves the type of placement that is appropriate for their loved one. Often times, nursing home care or “homes for the aged” as they…
Continue reading ›As the law stands right now 90% of all slip and falls on another person’s property, commercial, private or otherwise, are not compensable. There is simply no liability. The growing concept known as open and obvious, expands to every hazardous condition that can be seen upon causal inspection, including the presence of ice and snow.…
Continue reading ›Punishment for drinking-and-driving offenses in Michigan reflect a growing national trend toward a stricter approach that picked up momentum during the early 1990s. Offenders now face losing their licenses for longer periods, stiffer fines and costs, and even the possibility of vehicle immobilization or forfeiture. The stakes are even greater for serious offenders, who may…
Continue reading ›If you are contemplating whether an annulment is in your best interest, please carefully review the following advantages and disadvantages :The following are advantages of an annulment proceeding:• Starting a new marriage as if it were a first marriage may have a positive psychological impact.• Any stigma of being divorced is avoided.• Spousal support payments…
Continue reading ›On January 3, 2007, a significant change in Michigan regarding driving and driving (DUI) offenses occurred. A new law took effect, Heidi’s Law. Heidi’s Law was championed by the parents of Heidi Steiner, a northern Michigan high school senior killed by a drunken driver. In 1991, a man pled in a case of drunk driving…
Continue reading ›There is a relatively “new kid on the block” in the myriad of drinking and driving violations chargeable in Michigan. This newcomer, colloquially referred to as the Michigan “Super Drunk” Law actually took effect on October 31, 2010. Under this law, Michigan drivers who are arrested for operating a vehicle with extremely high blood alcohol…
Continue reading ›If you were hit by an underinsured motorist, please note that you are not out of luck! The plaintiff is allowed to recover from his or her own auto insurance carrier for the damages sustained in an auto accident with an underinsured driver. You will know when the at-fault driver is underinsured when your third…
Continue reading ›All too often, Michigan defense attorneys fail to consider the license sanctions imposed by the Secretary of State following their client’s conviction for a drinking and driving offense. Having said that, sometimes these resulting sanctions cannot be avoided. A person’s license is subject to mandatory revocation for obtaining two (2) drinking and driving convictions within…
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