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Dower Abolished in Michigan
As a direct result, Michigan real estate transfers just became less complicated thanks to the efforts of Senator Rick Jones, the sponsor of Senate Bills 0558, 0559, and 0560.
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Appeals Court Clarifies Marijuana Transportation Law
This post highlights a case decided last week by the Michigan Court of Appeals that involves the intersection of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act and the Marijuana Transportation Act.
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Parenting Time Coordinators in Family Court
In high-conflict divorce cases with minor children, one of the most heated issues is parenting time. Daily routines, recreational activities, discipline, and health care management are often disputed between parents.
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Social Host Liability and The Holidays
This holiday season, be careful if you invite people to your home and plan to serve alcoholic beverages. Here is a summary of social host liability in Michigan and a few useful tips to keep your guests safe and avoid legal problems.
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Author Tom Clancy’s Estate Litigation Finally Concludes
Estate administration and trust litigation too often go hand-in-hand. This post explores the importance of proper estate planning.
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Michigan’s Sex Offender Registration Act Challenged in Federal Court
Is Michigan’s sex offender registration act [SORA] and its attendant registration requirements unconstitutional? A group of convicted sex offenders are working their consolidated cases through the federal court system in the Eastern District of Michigan to challenge the act.
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Child Custody: Paternal Grandmother vs Mother
This post examines child custody, grandparent visitation and the rights of a biological parent.
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Changes to The Michigan Child Support Manual
Beginning January 1, 2017, the formula used to calculate child support in Michigan will change. Approximately every four years, the State Court Administrator’s Office and the Friend of the Court Bureau work together to revise the formula.
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Medical Marijuana Changes in Michigan
Medical marijuana patients soon will have more legal options for treatment courtesy of the Michigan Senate. Last Thursday, in a break from typical procedure, the Senate pulled a few controversial plans from committee for consideration and a plenary Senate vote.
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Digital Estate Plans in Michigan
In the modern era, most people have dozens of electronic accounts making-up an electronic profile and creating a digital estate. What happens to your digital assets on death, or upon your incapacity?