A straightforward child custody case is rare. Family law is complicated because families are complicated. Every case is different, and every person’s circumstances will vary based on several factors. A family law attorney specializes in navigating the complexities of these cases and all that comes with them. After all, in a child custody case, a…
Understanding real estate law requires knowing when a lawyer can make your situation easier. Here are different issues a real estate lawyer can help solve.
While the initial cost of a criminal defense attorney may tempt you to rely on a public defender or even handle the case on your own, the lasting impact on your life far outweighs the cost of a good attorney. Benefits From The Beginning Although this may seem like quite the investment, it will save…
Mediation is generally used as an alternative to court litigation or arbitration, but it remains popular for resolving civil disputes in cases involving businesses. Companies choose to mediate because they want control over what happens during the process, unlike arbitration, which can feel less controllable. After all, an arbitrator makes the final decision. Mediation typically…
Everyone has a past. For some, however, carrying that past everywhere they go can make it almost impossible to transcend and move on to a better life. The state of Michigan has moved a step in the right direction with its new “clean slate” law and expungement eligibility. The Michigan expungement law will allow thousands…
For many in the U.S, COVID-19 marked the beginning of an incredibly difficult and precarious situation. The pandemic caused many companies to grind to a halt, which led to issues for millions who have lost or may lose their jobs. Virtual learning has become the current norm in order to keep students from transferring the…
As Michigan nears 2021’s summer months, potential celebrations have been dampened by a global pandemic that began over one year ago. By March 2020, most of the U.S. was closing schools and businesses to stave off the virus. Property owners and tenants have struggled to adjust to the pandemic in the absence of substantial federal…
Starting up a small business can be exciting. Finding someone who shares the same vision and balancing your skills can make that feeling even better. This “someone” can be anyone, from long-time friends to someone you recently met. Regardless, businesses can thrive or fail. A business with more than one owner can get complicated. As…
In Michigan, DUIs have been on the decline for quite some time now. Over the last decade or so, DUI arrests have fallen by 34%. This is a great trend that seems primed to continue. While this is no doubt due in part to Michigan taking DUI education seriously, it also is due to steep…
The tumultuous world of construction never stops moving. As our communities continue to grow and thrive, construction companies are hard at work building what we need. Schools, hospitals, apartments—construction companies do the work that we all benefit from. The industry is complex, though, and that sometimes means lawyers need to get involved to make sure…