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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...
When a couple divorces in Michigan, they have the option to choose mediation rather than litigation. According to FindLaw, in mediation, the two spouses meet with a neutral third party who helps them to come to an agreement they can both live with. The mediator does...
Whether you have had one drink or several, if Michigan law enforcement pulls you over, it could have serious consequences. At Gormley Law Offices, PLC, our experience investigating drunk driving charges often helps us identify the appropriate defense strategy to...
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...
Cannabis is and has been legal in Michigan for some time now, but does that mean residents can walk around buying, selling and smoking marijuana? No. In addition to the fact that there are still several kinks Michigan lawmakers need to work out regarding the...
If you write a bad check in Michigan, you are subject to both penal and civil penalties. The civil penalties begin with a bad check notice. Section 600.2952 of Michigan Legislature outlines what this notice entails and your obligations under the law. If you write,...