Parents have a legal duty to care for and protect their children. However, very young parents might be frightened or overwhelmed by the responsibility and may contemplate abandoning a newborn before anyone detects the connection. If the pregnancy was secret,...
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What Does A Guardian Ad Litem Do In A Guardianship Or Conservatorship Case In Michigan?
When a guardianship or conservatorship case is filed in a probate court in Michigan, the judge will appoint a guardian ad litem to serve for the benefit of the proposed ward. Guardian ad litems (also called “GALs”) are court-appointed representatives for...
Garret’s Law In Michigan: What Are The Penalties For Hazing Causing Serious Injury Or Death?
Garret Drogosch was a seventh-grader at Meads Mill Middle School in Northville, Michigan interested in joining the school football time. One of the informal initiation rituals for Garret to join the team was to participate in an activity called “eighth-grade...
Do You Have To Pay Taxes On U.S. Savings Bonds?
A U.S. savings bond is a government bond offered to U.S. citizens to purchase which in turn helps fund federal spending. In exchange, the U.S. savings bond provides the investor with a guaranteed return backed by the federal government. Although the return on...
What Is The Difference Between Supervised And Unsupervised Estate Proceedings In Michigan?
After a person dies and leaves property behind, probate administration may be required to properly oversee and distribute the decedent’s assets according to Michigan law. The probate court will have to determine if there was a last will and testament,...
When Can You Be Tried As An Adult For Crimes In Michigan?
On October 1st, 2021, the “Raise The Age” legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019 went into effect. Prior to the effective date, anyone that was age 17 or older could be arrested for any criminal offense, lodged in the county jail and...
What Are The Penalties For Cyberstalking In Michigan?
Cyberstalking is stalking or harassment carried out over the internet. With the proliferation of chat rooms, instant messaging and social media, the world has gotten much smaller and it has become easier to send unwanted messages to other people no matter...
What Is Case Evaluation In Michigan?
If you are involved as a plaintiff or a defendant in a civil case involving possible money damages (e.g. personal injury, medical malpractice, dog bites, breach of contract, etc.), then it is likely that you will experience case evaluation. Essentially, your...
