If you are a parent in Michigan who pays or receives child support, at some point you might need to ask for a modification of the order. To do so correctly, you should understand when and if a child support order review can be requested. When can a child support order...
Can you modify a lease purchasing agreement on a home?
Owning your own home in Michigan can be very rewarding. If you have your heart set on a particular house that is currently out of your budget, you might enter into a lease purchase agreement. It allows you to initially rent the property and eventually own it and can...
Troublesome assets to leave behind in an estate
Many people procrastinate when planning an estate in Michigan. Others leave out important, valuable items that their family members end up fighting over. There are certain assets that stir up the most trouble when it's time to settle a deceased person's estate....
Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly popular
Fifty years ago in Michigan and the rest of the United States, prenups were a taboo topic that only wealthy couples worried about. But these days, people of all backgrounds and budgets are considering pre-wedding asset agreements. What is a prenup? Prenuptial...
Your Michigan LLC type depends on your business needs
Michigan residents and businesses may want to learn more about the different types of Limited Liability Companies (LLC) that are entities in the state. Organizers are responsible for forming the business, whether or not they're a member, but what might make this...
How is child custody affected by a history of domestic violence?
Sadly, millions of children each year witness domestic violence in their homes. In many cases, such violence is the cause of relationships ending in divorce or a split between unmarried couples. If you are going through a divorce or ending a domestic partnership and...
The community caretaking exception and warrantless home searches
Many people don’t realize that the police don’t always need a search warrant to enter their home in Michigan. In some instances, they can enter it unauthorized due to the community caretaking exception. Here’s more information about it and how it affects you. It...
A guide to help you properly plan your estate
If you want to control what you leave behind for your loved ones in Michigan after you pass away, it's important to have an estate plan. While it might sound difficult, creating an estate plan becomes much easier after doing some research. Here is a guide to help you...
How do powers of attorney work when estate planning in Michigan?
Even if you haven't started your estate plan, you've probably heard the term "power of attorney" before. Power of attorney references the person who your lawyer will listen to in the event of you dying or being incapable of communicating. Since this person is...
What risks exist with an attractive nuisance?
Homeowners might want to avoid causing any harm to neighbors or pedestrians. Keeping the sidewalk clean in front of a Michigan home could do more than improve appearances. Such steps involve loss prevention, as the homeowner seeks to reduce slip-and-fall accidents and...
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