It can actually strike fear into your heart—that moment when you’re talking to your aging mother or father and realize that something is not quite right. Maybe they can’t remember the name of your spouse, whom they’ve known for years. Maybe you’re over at their house and find the butter stored in a kitchen drawer. […]
There you are, driving along, minding your own business on your way to work, or a doctor appointment, or to pick up the kids from school. Suddenly, there’s a jolt of impact, and that sickening crunch of metal. You’ve been in a car accident. Whether you were rear-ended with great force, or your car was […]
The short answer is that an attorney’s services are not required to buy or sell a house in Michigan. But before you heave a sigh of relief at not having to pay an attorney’s fee, consider some very good reasons why you might want to have an attorney involved in the purchase or sale of […]
Everybody knows it’s a good idea to have a will. Few people know exactly what to do with a will left behind by a recently deceased loved one, however. On television and in movies, a Last Will and Testament makes its appearance in dramatic fashion, usually when the family is gathered together in an attorney’s […]
This is a question I hear a lot when people learn what I do for a living. My response is often something along the lines of, “No, you don’t need a lawyer to get a divorce. You also don’t need to have a dentist to get your tooth pulled, but it’s usually a lot less […]
Parents of children with special needs have many pressing concerns. As they manage their child’s day-to-day care, therapy, and education, they are also thinking about the future: What will my child’s needs be like when he is an adult? Who will care for him when I’m no longer able to? How will he meet his […]
Divorce is never easy, no matter how old you are. But when you’re over fifty, there are unique challenges — emotionally, socially, and financially. Your marriage is likely to have been of longer duration than that of a younger person who is divorcing; it’s been a significant part of your adult life. At the same […]
Divorce isn’t always like it’s depicted on television and in the movies. Couples aren’t always at each other’s throats, vowing to get the most aggressive divorce lawyer they can afford and to take the other spouse for everything they’re worth. Often, couples reach a mutual decision to end their marriages, and find themselves in agreement […]
Divorce is hard for everyone, whether you’re the person who filed or the person who was served with divorce papers. It’s hard whether the need for divorce has been brewing for a long time, or has arisen suddenly. And it’s hard whether you’re a man or a woman. However, divorce is often difficult in different […]
You’re aware of the importance of estate planning, so you’ve had a will prepared. A last will and testament is the basic building block of most Michigan estate plans. A will covers a lot of ground: it allows you to name a guardian for your child and dispose of all your assets. In light of […]
