Reasons to update an estate plan after remarrying
If you are planning to get remarried, it is a good idea to review your estate plan before a second or third marriage becomes official. This can prevent you from accidentally leaving a Michigan home to your previous spouse instead of a child or another intended...
Teens may experience troubles when their parents divorce
Divorce can create an enormous level of stress for the separating spouses. The dissolution of a marriage represents a tragic and unfortunate event that can lead to anxiety, depression and other forms of mental anguish. However, these feelings can also spread to any...
Reasons to avoid divorce litigation
If your spouse won't negotiate a divorce settlement in good faith, you may be thinking about taking the matter to court. However, there are many issues to consider before you give up on settlement talks and ask a Michigan judge to issue a ruling. You don't know what...
Why some Michigan estate plans fail
Did you ever know someone who went to the doctor, got a prescription and then failed to take it? A lack of follow-through like this is cited as the reason that most estate plans fail according to one survey of estate planners. The mechanics of a living trust In...
Woman allegedly committing DUI stopped by citizens, arrested
Because drivers who operate their vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cause significant damage, Michigan law enforcement is constantly watching for the telltale signs of DUI. Even locals are vigilant about this issue. When there is an arrest for DUI...
What are some common remedies for breach of contract?
Contracts form the backbone of most business dealings in the Livonia area. Both parties to a contract stand to gain something in some way, but that does not mean they will always follow through with their agreed-upon obligations. When this happens, it is important for...
How a will is contested and invalidated
The purpose of an estate plan is to address the property, assets and wishes of an individual. While taking the step to draft the documents contained in an estate plan is essential and could be completed at any age or stage of life, the reality is that there is no...
What to know about Michigan marijuana laws
Over the past fifteen years, Michigan’s stance on marijuana has drastically changed and the laws have been quite fluid as the issue garners more attention from citizens and the State legislature, alike. In 2008, Michigan voters approved a ballot initiative, which...
Facial recognition tech is a potentially unreliable police tool
A Detroit man had to spend 30 hours in jail recently over a shoplifting charge he had nothing to do with. Police arrested the man, who is African American, while he was at home with his family. The did so based on so-called facial recognition technology. Police moved...
How should I deal with the family home in my divorce?
It’s easy to get tied up in the emotions of a divorce. You might be heartbroken about severing your ties with your spouse or losing time with your children. You might be angry at how the divorce came about or the tactics that your spouse is using to try to dissolve...
