Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C. can provide seniors, veterans and their families with long-term care and benefit planning. Moving into the West Michigan area in order to assist families and seniors with their care-giving needs, the firm will provide expert legal advice to sole elder law and other legal problems. Most effective planning begins…
Continue reading ›The Michigan Court Rules allow a family law judge to delegate his/her authority to a referee for recommendations regarding custody, parenting time and child support disputes. The referee essentially has the same authority as a judge to hear evidence and make a ruling on but the ruling is not final. . . it is merely…
Continue reading ›You are nearing the end of your suspension or revocation of driving privileges from the Michigan Secretary of State. The past year or the past five years have been very difficult. You have worn out your welcome from friends and family who have shuttled you to and from work and errands for the past few…
Continue reading ›Veterans and their families living in Grand Rapids, Zeeland, Holland or West Michigan that need assistance with long-term care planning, for assisted living, nursing home and home care now have planning options available. Our firm now offers legal services to the communities of West Michigan through our office in downtown Zeeland, Michigan. Offering expertise in…
Continue reading ›The MI Supreme Court once again took another bite out of premises liability cases, this time claiming that even a business invitee with a contractual right to enter a fitness center as a member, did not have a cause of action, after sustaining injuries due to an icy sidewalk. The Plaintiff claimed that the condition…
Continue reading ›We are proud to announce that we have moved into west Michigan to serve west Michigan veterans and the west Michigan senior community. Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C. now has an office in beautiful downtown Zeeland, Michigan located at 109 Main Street, Suite 6, Zeeland, Michigan. Serving Kent County and Ottawa County, veterans, seniors…
Continue reading ›The following are more practical ways to keep yourself and your family safe: -NO TEXTING AND DRIVING: Deadly distractions such as texting while driving are becoming increasingly more common. Texting is an intrigal part of our everyday life. However, is not a harmless action because you have to take your eyes off the road to…
Continue reading ›This is a very frightening question. What follows can be equally scary. The flash of the lights in the background from the squad car tells you that this is going to be a long night. The first thing that your Michigan DUI lawyer should do when interviewing you or when reading a police report is…
Continue reading ›The following are practical steps to keeping yourself and your family safe during the summer: -LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLES: Motorcycles are much more exposed to potential dangers so that most accidents result in death or very serious injury. They also happen to be the hardest to see. The glare of the sun can make them…
Continue reading ›Following the recent topic of discussion regarding proposed Senate Bill S.3270 and Veteran Benefits, I have more thoughts on the proposed divestment penalty for veteran benefits. As an elder law attorney working with veterans in the Detroit area, we strive to keep veterans informed of changes to federal law that may affect their benefits. This…
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