You have likely encountered petition circulators outside government buildings, in shopping centers or at public parks seeking enough signatures to get a particular proposal to appear on the ballot in the next election cycle. These proposals can involve any...
Month: May 2022
What Are The Inheritance Rights Of Adopted Children In Michigan?
In Michigan, the Estates and Protected Individuals Code determines the inheritance rights of adopted children. What are the rights of adopted children to inherit from their adoptive parents? Do adopted children retain any rights to inherit from their...
What Are The Alternatives To A Court-Appointed Guardianship Or Conservatorship In Michigan?
In Michigan, a person may petition the probate court to appoint a guardian or conservatorship to someone who is incapacitated because they are no longer able to make important decisions for themselves. A guardian is empowered to make significant decisions...
Can You Be Convicted Of Drugged Driving In Michigan With Marijuana Metabolites In Your System?
On July 21, 2005, shortly before 2:00 a.m., George Feezel struck and killed Kevin Bass while driving in Ypsilanti Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Mr. Bass, to his detriment, was walking down the middle of the unlit five-lane road with his back to...
What Happens During Divorce Mediation In Michigan?
Getting divorced can be a stressful process. A court proceeding to dissolve a marriage moves along like any other lawsuit where, if the parties are unable to agree and settle the issues, a trial will take place and a judge will render a verdict deciding all of...
What Are The Penalties For Unlawful Imprisonment In Michigan?
The offense of unlawful imprisonment is similar to kidnapping in that a person becomes criminally liable when he or she intentional restricts another person’s movement within a given area without legal authority, justification or consent. Unlike kidnapping, it...
Can You Represent Yourself In A Criminal Case In Michigan (And Is It A Good Idea)?
Attorneys do not always have a good reputation and the neverending supply of lawyer jokes is a testament to that. Some people perceive lawyers as being in cahoots with the judge or prosecutor, as charging too much for their services, or just believe that...
What Is A Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure In Michigan (And Is It A Good Idea)?
If you fail to make payments on your home mortgage and go into default, then your lender is likely to initiate foreclosure proceedings to seize the property. If the borrower cannot pull together the funds to cure the default, then it is just a matter of time...
Are Commuting Expenses Tax Deductible?
Driving back and forth from home to work everyday can be very time-consuming and expensive, especially if several hours per day are spent on the road. Are the expenses of commuting to and from work (e.g. mileage, gasoline, wear-and-tear on your vehicle) tax...
