If you enjoy movies and TV shows featuring good guys against bad guys, you probably have heard fictional law enforcement officers give the Miranda warning to people they arrest. But while you may know the Miranda warning by heart, you likely fail to recognize its...
Month: February 2020
Should you establish a special needs trust for your disabled child?
If you have a special needs child, you have a lot on your plate. Depending on his or her specific disability and the severity thereof, you may spend considerable time seeing to his or her needs. But who will care for him or her if (s)he outlives you? Establishing a...
A drug arrest does not have to limit your future
When it comes to criminal charges, particularly drug charges, most people wonder how it is going to impact them in the present. What are the current consequences? What some do not consider, however, is how that charge may impact their future. According to the New...
Your estate planning needs after a new marriage
Many people may feel estate planning to be unnecessary as they assume their assets will simply flow to their surviving spouse after they die and, then, eventually to their children. However, in a blended family, this flow of assets may be less than clear or confirmed....
How much must you share in your seller’s disclosure?
The key to selling a home is often emphasizing its positive qualities and showing them off to the greatest possible advantage. However, this does not mean that you can ignore the negative aspects. As a matter of fact, the laws of all 50 states, including Michigan,...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Michigan law enforcement may use field sobriety tests during a DUI stop. They use these tests to determine if they should proceed with breath or blood tests. But what should you know about field sobriety tests first? How accurate are they? How can they impact you? ...
Requesting a psychological exam for your children
Divorce is a difficult process. The issues and stress divorce brings about may make both spouses uneasy and on edge. When a divorce involves children, the parents may have a difficult time setting aside unpleasant feelings towards each other. Should the negativity...