Carjacking suspect crashes violently after high-speed chase
On April 1, 2020, a carjacking suspect led police on a wild 100mph chase before violently crashing in Sterling Heights. Inside the vehicle were the driver and a passenger, both wanted for several other armed carjacking incidents that had already taken place in...
The basics of Michigan child custody
Those going through a divorce, as well as unmarried couples, will find themselves having to deal with child custody issues if they have children in common. In some cases, which are less common, there may be a custody dispute involving another relative or caregiver for...
What is required for a will to be valid?
Having a valid will that is part of an effective overall estate plan is important for any estate planner who has taken the time to develop an estate plan. Estate planning is important for everyone because it can provide peace of mind for estate planners and their...
Livonia woman injured in hit-and-run accident
A 67-year-old Livonia woman was struck and injured by a vehicle in the parking lot of Fantastic Sam’s Cut & Color on February 15th. The business is located near the intersection of Bainbridge Street and Five Mile Road. The vehicle, described as a light-colored...
How property is divided in a divorce?
Throughout marriages in Michigan couples can acquire significant amounts of property. People may grow retirement accounts, purchase homes and other real estate, have collections, buy stock and have other investments and own many other types of property. Couples may...
Parolee found with counterfeit bills
A Livonia man with a history of legal trouble faces two new felony charges. The 45-year-old man was already on parole for a prior home invasion conviction when he was allegedly caught on camera at two different locations attempting to use counterfeit $100 bills....
What is premises liability?
Michigan’s premises liability laws are based on the idea that people have a reasonable expectation that when they walk onto another person’s property, they will not face an unreasonable risk of harm. Related to that expectation is a property owner’s duty. Property...
The basics of a complete estate plan
A well-thought out estate plan is one of the best things we can leave for our loved ones. When our remaining family members are grieving, they don’t need the stress of being forced to figure out what we would have wanted, and leaving those decisions up to the courts...
The annual ‘divorce month’ is about to begin
All over the United States, family law offices are getting ready for an influx of new clients -- the majority of whom will be looking for a divorce.Lawyers have long called January of each year "divorce month," and there's evidence that new divorce filings surge as...
Drivers face different kinds of OWI charges in Michigan
Protecting the public is one of the primary motivating factors for many of the laws regulating how people drive. After all, traveling at legal speeds of up to 75 miles per hour on the highway can result in severe injuries or death if a crash occurs.Driving while under...