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Michigan Estate Planning

Michigan Estate Planning

Covers estate planning issues for consumers. Published by Andy Richards of Smith Bovill P.C.

http://michiganestateplanning.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 25

    New Michigan Law Avoids “Uncapping” in Family Transfer

    New Michigan Law Avoids “Uncapping” in Family Transfer
    Two years ago in March, I reported here on the Klooster v City of Charlevoix case, which addressed the issue of "uncapping" in a real estate transaction between family members. 1994 amendments to the Michigan Real Property Tax, placed a…
  • Jan 4

    Congress Finally Gives us Answers on Estate and Gift Tax

    Congress Finally Gives us Answers on Estate and Gift Tax
    To quote former President Gerald Ford, with respect to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax: "our long, national nightmare is over." Late on January 1, Congress enacted "The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012." I won't go into great detail…
  • Nov 21

    SHOULD YOU BE DOING LARGE YEAR-END GIFTS IN 2012?

    SHOULD YOU BE DOING LARGE YEAR-END GIFTS IN 2012?
    Unfortunately, before we can intelligently answer this question, some history is necessary. With the pending expiration of the so-called "Bush Era Tax Cuts," there is a significant amount of buzz about making large year end gifts to take…
Rank this Week: 4131

Information Technology Law Blog

Information Technology Law Blog

Covers social media, e-discovery, privacy, and intellectual property. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.michiganitlaw.com/
  • May 14

    XG Sciences Announces New Battery Anode with Four Times the Capacity of Conventional Material

    XG Sciences Announces New Battery Anode with Four Times the Capacity of Conventional Material
    Lansing-based XG Sciences, Inc. has launched a new generation of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with four times the capacity of conventional anodes. The new anode material is produced through proprietary manufacturing processes and…
  • Mar 26

    Veronica Mars Kickstarter Succe

    Veronica Mars Kickstarter Succe
    As noted in a prior blog article, investment crowdfunding is awaiting SEC regulations. However, “reward” and “experience” based crowdfunding via websites such as Kickstarter have seen success. On March 13, 2013, Rob…
  • Mar 19

    White House Decrees Free Access to Government Research

    White House Decrees Free Access to Government Research
    The White House has declared that the results of government funded research, with certain exceptions for classified data, will be available to the public for free within in a year. Such results include peer-reviewed publications and digital…
Rank this Week: 4184

Family Law Child Custody Divorce…

Family Law Child Custody Divorce Blog

Covers Michigan family law and child custody cases.

http://familylawchildcustodydivorce.wordpress.com
  • Nov 25

    Cyberstalking in Illinois: Old Game, New Rules.

    Cyberstalking in Illinois: Old Game, New Rules.
    With the permission of the Illinois Family Law Gazette, a website about Illinois divorce, child custody, child support, and family law, I have republished the below article about cyberstalking in Illinois. It is below:  
  • Oct 6

    Gov. Quin backs Illinois Civil Union

    Gov. Quin backs Illinois Civil Union
    The Associated Press is reporting that Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois could legalize civil unions before the end of 2010.
  • Mar 29

    Illinois family law, divorce and child custody information

    Illinois family law, divorce and child custody information
    The Family Law Gazette has some interesting information about Illinois family law, divorce, and child custody. The Family Law Gazette seems like it is a productive way for people involved in family law, divorce, or child custody cases to…
Rank this Week: 4185

Health Care Law Blog

Health Care Law Blog

Covers health care reform, HIPAA, compliance, regulations, billing/payment, Medicare & Medicaid, fraud & abuse, employment, tax and other related topics. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.healthlawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 21

    Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital

    Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital
    California is the only state in the country that has mandated nurse-to-patient ratio requirements for hospitals. If the Michigan Nurses Association and Democratic lawmakers are successful in their current legislative efforts, Michigan will…
  • Mar 26

    Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department

    Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department
    On Monday, March 25, 2013 the Department of Justice along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") jointly filed a motion to dismiss the case against BCBSM regarding their "most-favored nation" contracts. This lawsuit had…
  • Mar 19

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law
    While many thought the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") conversion bills would be signed into law at the end of 2012, it was not until March 18, 2013 that Governor Snyder signed the proposed legislation into law. The BCBSM…
Rank this Week: 4193

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Covers Michigan business law and litigation topics.

http://www.harveykruse.com/blog
  • Apr 1

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test
    In Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 1897 (Feb. 23, 2010), the United States Supreme Court finally resolved a split among the circuits on how to analyze where a corporation’s “principal place of business” is for purposes of…
  • Oct 19

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES
    Several Michigan State Representatives have taken steps to enact legislation to hold insurance companies “accountable” for perceived misdeeds.  State Representatives Vicki Barnett, Mike Simpson, Lisa Brown and Jon Switalski have proposed…
  • Oct 19

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?
    As product liability lawsuits continue to cut into slim margins of profit in recession based sales, many companies are looking for a solution.   Repeated lawsuits, even those without merit, are frequently rewarded by settlements that…
Rank this Week: 4224

Michigan Elder Law Blog

Michigan Elder Law Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law in Michigan. By Barsch & Joswick PLLC.

http://www.michiganelderlaw-blog.com/
  • Jan 7

    Who Should Supervise Our Online Legacy?

    Who Should Supervise Our Online Legacy?
    There was a front page article in Saturday's Wall Street Journal about who controls a digital legacy. We previously blogged on this topic in September. Users of Yahoo email and photo services, as part of their terms of service that they…
  • Jan 2

    Chinese Approaching to Caring for their Elderly

    Chinese Approaching to Caring for their Elderly
    We previously blogged on how the French are seeking new ways to manage Alzheimer's care. In a related story, the Chinese are moving to enforce care for older parents. Some interesting highlights from the law: 1. Children have a…
  • Dec 30

    Can Dad Still Live Alone

    Can Dad Still Live Alone
    Happy Holidays! It's the time of the year when we gather with those closest to us to celebrate the holidays. For some of us, this is the only time of the year we get to see family and friends. Often, when we only see a friend or relative…
Rank this Week: 4252

Steve Harms - Credit and…

Steve Harms - Credit and Collections

Information for credit and collections professionals.

http://steveharms-creditandcollections.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 17

    Debt collection starts with a credit application!

    Debt collection starts with a credit application!
    Debt collection really begins when you first sign on your client or customer!  At the beginning of the relationship, you aren't anticipating collection problems, of course, but you do know that a certain percentage of customers go bad…
  • Apr 1

    Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

    Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money
    A collection law suit (or any suit for that matter) is started by filing a Complaint, which lets the debtor (defendant) know--in a matter of numbered paragraphs--what you are suing for.  That is, it explains the contract or account, and…
  • Mar 6

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Glazer v Chase Home Finance (decided January 2013) that mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Lawyers who meet the…
Rank this Week: 4271

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Covers Michigan criminal issues. By the Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC.

http://michigancriminalattorney.wordpress.com/
  • May 3

    Texting and Driving: Get the Message

    Texting and Driving: Get the Message
    It’s always tempting, isn’t it? You hear the alert of a new text coming in, and even though you are behind the wheel, you feel compelled to take a peek. The trouble is, a peek can turn into a long look or even a reply – and…
  • Apr 26

    Technology and Search Warrant

    Technology and Search Warrant
    In DUI situations, it is imperative for the State’s case that police obtain timely evidence of the driver’s blood alcohol content. However, before an officer can draw blood from a driver they are required to apply for and obtain a…
  • Apr 24

    Happy to report that we obtained two not guilty verdicts for our clients in the past two weeks!

    Happy to report that we obtained two not guilty verdicts for our clients in the past two weeks!
    via The Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC http://www.facebook.com/pages/p/249431308415490 Filed under: Uncategorized
Rank this Week: 4295

Anthony M. Snyder & Associates,…

Anthony M. Snyder & Associates, PLLC

Covers life, the law and Michigan politics.

http://tonysnyder.com/law/
  • May 4

    Got A Little Charlie Sheen On Your Hands?

    Got A Little Charlie Sheen On Your Hands?
    The title to this article is both humorous, and yet more appropriate to your life than you might realize. When I was a kid, my mother used to always say to me, “The way you like to spend money, you’d better grow up to be a brain surgeon…
  • Apr 30

    Hit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!

    Hit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!
    For those of us that live in Michigan, there may be a “nice problem to have” in your future. Ever play Mega Millions or Powerball and dream of what a life with an extra $300+ million would be like? We all had Mega Millions fever last…
  • Feb 22

    Tea For Two

    Tea For Two
    Have you seen this article yet? Here’s the quick and dirty: Two high school boys were in a fight on school property. A female teacher sees the fight, verbally attempts to break up the fight, when she’s unsuccessful she pours her hot tea…
Rank this Week: 4340

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Kevin C. Johnson.

http://johnsonwilk.net/bankruptcy/bk/
Rank this Week: 4365

Michigan Injury Lawyers Blog

Michigan Injury Lawyers Blog

Michigan trial lawyers discuss personal injury and wrongful death cases. By The Reeves Law Group.

http://www.michiganinjurylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4491

The Law Office of Raymond A.…

The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris PLLC Blog

Covers estate planning, medicaid and medicare.

http://www.raymondaharris.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4550

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance…

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance Law Blog

Covers Michigan auto accident law. By Gursten, Koltonow, Gursten, Christensen & Raitt, PC.

http://www.michigannofaultautoinsurancelaw.com/
  • May 21

    Who do you sue in a car accident caused by a driverless car?

    Who do you sue in a car accident caused by a driverless car?
    How does the law work when a driverless car causes a crash? It is always interesting to be asked to predict the future. And since I was recently asked to speak at a legal seminar to other lawyers on how a lawsuit would work in the case of a…
  • May 13

    Repetitive head trauma can cause incurable disease

    Repetitive head trauma can cause incurable disease
    The scientific evidence is mounting linking head injuries to life-long impairments and incurable neurological disease. A story in The New York Times, Study Bolsters Link Between Routine Hits and Brain Disease, shows that even what may at…
  • May 8

    Legalization of marijuana presents new legal questions for impaired driving

    Legalization of marijuana presents new legal questions for impaired driving
    The majority of Americans now support the decriminalization of marijuana. While cannabis is still an illegal Schedule 1 controlled substance under Federal Law, 22 states have now passed legislation or ballot measures legalizing pot for either…
Rank this Week: 4558

Northern Michigan Bankruptcy

Northern Michigan Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy and consumer law. By Slough Law.

http://www.northernmichiganbankruptcy.com/blog
Rank this Week: 4691

Michigan Car Accident Attorneys…

Michigan Car Accident Attorneys Blog

Published by Serafini, Michalowski & Derkacz

http://www.michigancaraccidentattorneysblog.com/
  • Jan 5

    Driver Safety in Winter, Part I

    Driver Safety in Winter, Part I
    Safety Tips for the winter: 1. Get car battery checked to make sure it is in good working order. 2. Keep a 1/4 tank of gas in the car to keep lines from freezing. 3. Change AntiFreeze to make sure it is good in very cold…
  • Dec 28

    Payment of Attorney fee

    Payment of Attorney fee
    Our firm has been instrumental in convincing insurance companies to pay attorney fees as part of the total resolution of no fault claims. Recently, the firm has had many cases settle with the payment of attorney fees as part of the claim. …
  • Nov 15

    Pursuing No-Fault Claims Aggressively

    Pursuing No-Fault Claims Aggressively
    Aggressive litigation in no-fault cases is extremely critical to good resolution of claims. How do you find the right firm to take your no-fault case? Your personal protection benefits are a critical part of your claim. It is a very…
Rank this Week: 4767

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys…

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys Blog

Published By Redd & Rao, PLC

http://www.michiganbankruptcyattorneysblog.com/
  • May 19

    Mortgage Reaffirmation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Mortgage Reaffirmation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    In a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge, the underlying mortgage debt is discharged, but the lien remains. This means that a creditor cannot force a debtor to repay the debt, but if the debt is not paid, the creditor can still foreclose on the…
  • Sep 19

    Determining Property Values in Bankruptcy

    Determining Property Values in Bankruptcy
    Everyone who files bankruptcy must disclose all of their real and personal property. The value of real estate can be easily done with an appraisal or market analysis. For cars, debtors can look at the blue book value. The biggest problems…
  • Apr 30

    Access to Bankruptcy Court

    Access to Bankruptcy Court
    There have been problems with people who are unable to hire an attorney filing bankruptcy themselves. Unfortunately, their paperwork is often incorrectly completed and they often do not follow the required court procedures. Therefore, there…
Rank this Week: 4874

West Michigan Estate Planning…

West Michigan Estate Planning Center

By Cottrell & Jacobs PLC.

http://www.westmichiganestateplanningcenter.com/
  • Nov 12

    ALERT: 2013 Estate Tax Change

    ALERT: 2013 Estate Tax Change
    As households around the country wind up the Christmas lights, purchase New Year's Eve noisemakers, and pop the cork on a bottle of champagne, you can bet that the beneficiaries of those with modest-sized estates will be toasting to the long…
  • Sep 20

    Michigan enacts new laws for Durable Powers of Attorney

    Michigan enacts new laws for Durable Powers of Attorney
    On May 23, 2012, the Governor of Michigan signed Enrolled Senate Bill 92 (PA 2012, No. 141) yesterday, which deals with new requirements for durable powers of attorney for finances. The law lists new requirements for Durable Powers of…
  • Aug 20

    What is your estate planning IQ?

    What is your estate planning IQ?
    Unfortunately, most Americans don't worry about estate planning until it is too late. Estate planning is a term that encompasses many things from Wills and trusts to disability and business succession planning. Take the short test below to…
Rank this Week: 4865

Michigan Bankruptcy Blog

Michigan Bankruptcy Blog

Provides case law updates from the Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.michbankruptcyblog.com/
  • May 7

    Avoidance Actions Are Not Property of Estate That the Trustee Can Sell Pursuant to § 363(b)

    Avoidance Actions Are Not Property of Estate That the Trustee Can Sell Pursuant to § 363(b)
    The Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of Michigan recently denied a Trustee’s Motion to Sell Avoidance Actions pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(b).1 The Trustee’s Motion sought authority to sell potential causes of actions under…
  • Apr 11

    New Claims Transfer Fee Takes Effect May 1, 2013

    New Claims Transfer Fee Takes Effect May 1, 2013
    Effective May 1, 2013, the Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan will begin charging a new fee of $25 for each claim transferred. The purpose of the fee, as stated by the Judicial Conference Committee,…
  • Jan 31

    Fame as an asset: Will Casey Anthony’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case preclude future book and movie deals?

    Fame as an asset: Will Casey Anthony’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case preclude future book and movie deals?
    In re Casey Marie Anthony, Bankr. M.D. Fla., Case No. 8:13-bk-00922-KRM Although this blog typically focuses on Michigan bankruptcy cases, last week’s Chapter 7 filing by Casey Anthony raises interesting questions about the impact of…
Rank this Week: 4923

Michigan Divorce Lawyers Blog

Michigan Divorce Lawyers Blog

Covers family law, divorce, and custody issues in Michigan. By Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates P.C.

http://www.michigandivorcelawyersblog.com/
  • Sep 17

    Domestic Violence and Divorce

    Domestic Violence and Divorce
    Some times, when a relationship is starting to crumble, emotions can run high. Certainly, there is never an excuse to justify committing an act of domestic violence on a spouse or a boyfriend/girlfriend. However, sometimes, situations arise…
  • Sep 4

    Divorce Filing Strategy

    Divorce Filing Strategy
    Clients often ask me if it is important for them to file for divorce first. There are a few advantages which I will discuss, but generally speaking, since Michigan is a No Fault divorce state, it doesn't matter who files first. Either party…
  • Aug 22

    Does Moving Out of the Marital Home Mean You Are Abandoning the Home?

    Does Moving Out of the Marital Home Mean You Are Abandoning the Home?
    In short, the answer to this often answered question is no. When a relationship gets to the point of divorce, there are many reasons one of the parties considers moving out of the marital home. Certainly, if you decide to file for divorce…
Rank this Week: 4948

Shaw Law

Shaw Law

Covers Michigan divorce law.

http://eshawlaw.com/blog/
  • Oct 17

    Short Sales and Foreclosures in Divorce

    Short Sales and Foreclosures in Divorce
    When people get divorced, they often sell the marital residence. In 2010, divorced couples are learning there is less equity in their homes and the ability to sell a non-foreclosed or short-saled property is impacted by these market…
  • Jun 2

    Improvoing Economy = Increase in Divorce

    Improvoing Economy = Increase in Divorce
    A good way to tell that the economy is recovering is to review the divorce rates. In 2008, the divorce rate dropped 24% in 2008 and 57% in 2009, but started inching upwards towards the end of last year.   It appears that people were afraid…
  • May 16

    How to Select a Divorce Lawyer.

    How to Select a Divorce Lawyer.
    Choosing your lawyer is probably the most important decision you will make in your divorce process. So make sure you find somebody who will smooth the road ahead, not make it more rough than it already is. Here are some tips.
Rank this Week: 4993

Clark Law Office Blog

Clark Law Office Blog

Covers Michigan criminal defense and personal injury issues.

http://theclarklawoffice.com/blog/
  • Nov 10

    What is the Michigan Mini-Tort Law?

    What is the Michigan Mini-Tort Law?
    Mini-Tort Law Helps Pay For Damaged Vehicles Michigan is a no-fault state, but it also provides what is called limited property damage for all drivers in Michigan. This limited property damage is also referred to as a mini tort claim.
  • Nov 10

    Explaining Third Party Benefits in Michigan

    Explaining Third Party Benefits in Michigan
    In Michigan, a third party case is against the driver that was negligent in causing the accident and the injuries that were sustained during the accident.  3rd party benefits are referred to as a non-economic loss.   However, because we…
  • Nov 10

    First Party Benefits For Michigan Car Accident Victim

    First Party Benefits For Michigan Car Accident Victim
    As mentioned in our No-Fault page, first party benefits are paid for by your respective insurance provider and cover the personal protection or no fault insurance.  The best way to think of first and third party benefits is economic and n
Rank this Week: 5007

Michigan DUI Lawyer Blog

Michigan DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan DUI laws and offenses. By Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C.

http://www.michiganduilawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 23

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 2

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 2
    In our previous installment, we discussed the appeals process in Michigan. We likened the process of hiring a DUI attorney to assist you in this process to hiring an experienced Sherpa to guide you to the top of the mountain. Well, in…
  • Aug 9

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 1

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 1
    You are nearing the end of your suspension or revocation of driving privileges from the Michigan Secretary of State. The past year or the past five years have been very difficult. You have worn out your welcome from friends and family who…
  • Jul 25

    DO YOU KNOW WHY I PULLED YOU OVER?

    DO YOU KNOW WHY I PULLED YOU OVER?
    The first thing that your Michigan DUI attorney should do when interviewing you or when reading a police report is to determine the basis for the stop by the police in the first place. The way SMDA attorneys explain this to clients is to…
Rank this Week: 5010

Redman Law Firm

Redman Law Firm

Covers real estate legal issues in Michigan.

http://redmanlawfirm.wordpress.com/
  • Jul 16

    Short Sale Seller Beware – Court Holds Lender Approval is Not an Essential Element of Contract

    Short Sale Seller Beware – Court Holds Lender Approval is Not an Essential Element of Contract
    On June 21, 2012, in the case of Cullinane v. Estate of Holly Vene, unpublished, the Michigan Court of Appeals addressed a case where a buyer sued the estate of a seller for specific performance on a short sale when the estate refused to…
  • Jun 26

    Court Finds Foreclosed Homeowners Not Liable for Removing Fixtures From Home

    Court Finds Foreclosed Homeowners Not Liable for Removing Fixtures From Home
    In the case of Gerber Federal Credit Union v. Shields, unreported, Docket # 303663, the Michigan Court of Appeals were faced with a case brought by a credit union against homeowners who allegedly removed cabinets, a sink and countertops from…
  • Jun 15

    Bank of America Issues New Short Sale Guideline

    Bank of America Issues New Short Sale Guideline
    Bank of America has announced “Enhanced Second Lien Deficiency Waiver Guidelines”. It is important when processing a short sale to understand all of the latest programs in place by all of the lenders.  The latest announcement reads:…
Rank this Week: 5019

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney…

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney Blog

By Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC.

http://www.michiganouidefense.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 5031

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

Covers felony dismissals, license revocations and restorations. By Martin T. Lievois.

http://www.michigancriminallawyerblawg.com/
Rank this Week: 5041

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

By Weinberg Law.

http://www.michigancriminallawyerspc.com/
  • Aug 28

    Medical Marijuana Law and Policy in Michigan and Other State

    Medical Marijuana Law and Policy in Michigan and Other State
    There has never been any medical record of marijuana ever causing a single death in the United States. It also is well documented that cannabis helps provide patients suffering from HIV, MS, cancer, and other diseases, relief from the pain of…
  • Aug 20

    Pros and Cons: Prosecutorial "No Drop" Policies of Domestic Violence Case

    Pros and Cons: Prosecutorial "No Drop" Policies of Domestic Violence Case
    Over the last decade or so there has been a movement to change the way prosecutors handle domestic abuse cases. The prosecutorial policy changes have revolved around a "no drop" policy, which in essence keeps the victim of domestic violence…
  • Aug 15

    Pros and Cons of Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Appointment vs. Election

    Pros and Cons of Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Appointment vs. Election
    The voters in many states elect the judiciary all the way up to the State Supreme Court. In Michigan we have seven Supreme Court Justices who are elected to eight year terms, subject to retaining their position on the bench by being reelected…
Rank this Week: 5171

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Comments on Michigan news and criminal law. By The Law Office of Steven L. Schwartz.

http://www.michigancriminaldefenselawyer-blog.com/
  • Apr 24

    Michigan State Statue Victim of Vandalism

    Michigan State Statue Victim of Vandalism
    A statute on Michigan State's campus was the victim of "spirited" vandalism over the weekend, the university's police reported. So far, no suspects have been reported in the crime, which is believed to have occurred last weekend. Early…
  • Apr 17

    Michigan Man Charged for Role in Murdering his Wife

    Michigan Man Charged for Role in Murdering his Wife
    A man whose wife was killed by a handyman some 15 months ago, was formally charged last week for his alleged role in the crime. Bob Bashara was charged with first degree murder for allegedly forcing the handyman to carry out the crime. In…
  • Apr 10

    Detroit Police Find Two Bodies at Scene of Suspected Arson

    Detroit Police Find Two Bodies at Scene of Suspected Arson
    Police announced earlier this month that they found two bodies, that of a man and a woman, amid the destruction at the site of a Detroit medical facility that was burned to the ground. According to reports, shots were fired shortly before the…
Rank this Week: 5205

Laurel Stuart-Fink on Michigan…

Laurel Stuart-Fink on Michigan Family Law

Covers divorce, adoption, alimony, child support and child custody.

http://laurelfink.typepad.com/
  • Apr 29

    GIVING BACK TO CHILDREN – CHARITY PLEDGE

    GIVING BACK TO CHILDREN – CHARITY PLEDGE
    If there is one thing I have learned in almost 30 years of family law practice, it is that children are the constant victims of divorce and other family court disputes. Whether the divorce is amicable or whether the parents...
  • Jan 16

    THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF A CUSTODY CLIENT

    THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF A CUSTODY CLIENT
    Let me start with a warning. This is not a cheerful article. It is written from a place of frustration, grief and even anger. Having said that, I am grateful I have never been a party in a divorce. I...
  • Dec 30

    Adoption and Politic

    Adoption and Politic
    Like most people, I often feel discouraged (and that’s putting it mildly) with “politics as usual.” It seems that Congress suffers from a terminal case of lethargy, and when galvanized, it’s only to engage in an often paralyzing fight…
Rank this Week: 5276