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For people across the country, ending a marriage may be especially tricky due to a language barrier. For example, some people may have moved to the U.S. in order to live with their spouse, but the marriage may be coming to an end and they may have difficulty with...

Speaking to law enforcement after an arrest can often be unnerving. A person in Michigan who faces interrogation may feel confused or upset by the process to the point that he or she may speak without realizing the consequences of making statements.  According to the...

A complete Michigan estate plan does not just inform your heirs of what they will receive after you die. It will also provide instructions for certain situations while you are still alive. In particular, the estate plan should include documents that explain your...

Not every parcel of Michigan land available to private citizens comes with access to a public road. In fact, some are surrounded by private or public property.  When someone wishes to purchase and develop that land, it may be necessary to obtain an easement.  What is...

Whether you have had one drink or several, if Michigan law enforcement pulls you over, it could have serious consequences. At Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC, our experience investigating drunk driving charges often helps us identify the appropriate defense...

Parenting post-divorce will undoubtedly be far more complicated than co-parenting in the same household. Most parents know this, and they plan to make the situation easier by accounting for potentially tricky situations in their Michigan child custody agreement....

A person may seek a protective order against another individual for several reasons. Most commonly, Michigan courts award protective injunctions in cases of domestic violence. However, physical assault does not have to occur for one person to feel threatened by...

When a beneficiary named in a will believes that all or a part of a will is invalid, he or she generally has the right to file a will contest. The courts will then use their discretion to decide whether to hear the dispute or not. However, beneficiaries lose this...

What many people do not understand is that being questioned by the police is not the same as being under arrest. Until an officer has formally detained you in Michigan, you are free to walk away from him or her and the situation. However, an arrest occurs when an...

In construction lingo, a change order refers to modifications to a construction contract that changes the contractor’s scope of work. According to the American Bar Association, most change orders alter the work that the contract documents require and thereby increase...