The Daily News has created a list of three (3) ways that parents can protect their children during a divorce. 1.) Assure the children that they have your unconditional love; 2.) Do not make children choose between parents; and 3.) Do not treat your child as your friend. To read the entire article, click here:…
Continue reading ›Spc. Ryan Trantham from the Michigan National Guard’s 156th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Company C. earned Honor Guard status on June 2017 after undergoing 40 hours of Michigan Army National Guard, Honor Guard Training. SMDA continues to be proud to serve Michigan veterans and congratulates Spc. Trantham on this achievement. Related Posts: Cases in the news:…
Continue reading ›A notice to students heading to the University of Michigan this fall – don’t bring your firearm with you. In June, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that students, staff, and the general public are still banned from possessing firearms on the U of M campus. In a 2-1 decision, the Court of Appeals ruled…
Continue reading ›Below is a link to an article that discusses the mortgage ramifications of filing for divorce. It is important to understand the difference between removing your name from the deed, and removing yourself from the liability of the mortgage. Dealing with divorce: How to handle your mortgage when you split Related Posts: Cases in the…
Continue reading ›11 former workers at the Kent County Home for Veterans face felony charges following a 2016 audit that revealed their mishandling of abuse case filings and staff shortages. Additionally, the staff reported doing 100% of room checks when only about 43% were actually completed according to video surveillance. Reports also showed that the facility faced…
Continue reading ›The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeals decision preventing a 13 year old member of a high school cross country team from suing the coach in addition to the driver that hit him as he was on a training run with the team. The team was on a pre-dawn training run when they…
Continue reading ›Many people contact our office and ask, “how do I prepare for a divorce?” If you are contemplating filing for divorce, there are a few things you can do to put yourself in the most favorable position. 1.) Prepare a financial statement. You should know the extent of the marital assets. Not only should you…
Continue reading ›The War Dog Memorial will be unveiled with a ceremony occurring this Saturday morning in Lake Orion. The monument will be dedicated to dogs that served alongside military members and will be located at the Orion Veterans Memorial in Lake Orion. The ceremony will include a salute from retired military dogs. SMDA continues to be…
Continue reading ›The Covenant Medical Center Inc Vs State Farm Case and How It Could Affect Your No Fault Claim The Supreme Court has made a major change concerning the rights of medical practitioners in no fault cases. Previous to this decision, medical practitioners could sue insurance companies independent from their patients, which, while beneficial to the…
Continue reading ›Michigan native and Vietnam War veteran James McCloughan was honored for his bravery during the battle of Nui Yon Hill this Monday. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor possible due to saving the lives of ten men while acting as a medic during the fight. He was only 23 at…
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