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What Michigan's Self-Defense Act allows, how the castle doctrine presumption works in a home or car, when there is no duty to retreat, and the mistakes that turn a self-defense case into an assault charge in Wayne County.
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What a Michigan bench warrant is, how to find out if you have one, what it does to your license, and the two ways to clear it: a voluntary appearance or a motion to recall.
Read Article Felonious assault is Michigan's charge for an assault with a dangerous weapon. What counts as a weapon, the four-year penalty, the felony firearm add-on, and how Wayne County cases move.
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What a 0.17 or higher BAC means for a first-offense OWI in Michigan: the longer jail exposure, the 45-day hard suspension, the interlock year, and where the number itself can be challenged.
Read Article What a DWLS charge carries in Michigan (93 days first offense, a year after that, a felony if someone is hurt), the second suspension the Secretary of State adds on conviction, why so many Wayne County drivers never knew they were suspended, and the two outcomes that avoid all of it.
Read Article A first or second OWI in Michigan is a misdemeanor. A third, ever, is a felony, and so is any OWI that seriously injures or kills someone. Here is the line, what counts as a prior, and what a felony OWI case looks like in Wayne County.
Read Article Michigan's three degrees of retail fraud, the dollar lines that separate a 93-day misdemeanor from a five-year felony, the civil demand letter that follows, and how a Dearborn shoplifting case moves through the 19th District Court.
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What a criminal defense attorney does at each stage of a Michigan case, how a court-appointed lawyer differs from a retained one, and what to bring to the first meeting.
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Michigan does not have legal separation. It has separate maintenance, which runs like a divorce but leaves you married. What it does, why people choose it, and the counterclaim rule that can turn it into a divorce anyway.
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What happens medically after a motorcycle crash in Michigan: why same-day care matters, which imaging finds what, the injuries that stay hidden for days, and how treatment becomes the record your claim depends on.
Read Article The first hearing after an arrest, explained: what the judge does, how bond and conditions get set, whether charges can be dropped that day, and what happens in the weeks after.
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What a real estate lawyer actually handles: closings, contract review, title problems, deeds, land contracts, and property disputes, plus the honest answer to whether Michigan even requires one.
Read Article Suing a company is not the same as suing a person: you have to name the right entity, serve its registered agent, and pick the right court. The steps, deadlines, and costs, from a Michigan business litigation firm.
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What a business lawyer actually does day to day, how a business attorney differs from a corporate lawyer and a commercial litigator, whether they go to court, and what they don't handle at all.
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Most Michigan business owners hire an attorney too late or for the wrong things. The specific moments where a business attorney earns their fee, the situations you can handle yourself, and what to expect when you call.
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What Michigan law gives you when an LLC member freezes you out, stops distributions, or self-deals: records rights, the oppression statute, forced buyouts, and the deadlines that catch people.
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How prenuptial agreements work in Michigan: what makes them enforceable, what they can and cannot cover, why Allard v Allard matters, timing, cost, and the disclosure packet to prepare.
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What a Michigan divorce attorney does, when to hire one, how retainers and fees work, and how to choose the right fit in Metro Detroit, including what to expect in Wayne County.
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Michigan doesn't require an LLC operating agreement, but skipping one puts your liability shield and your ownership at risk. What the document does, and the clauses that prevent partner disputes.
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After a motorcycle crash in Michigan, the bills usually go to the car driver's insurer, not your motorcycle policy. Here is how payment actually works, what treatment to get, and how to document it.
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How property division works in a Michigan divorce: equitable distribution, marital vs. separate property, valuations, QDROs, the family home, and marital debt.
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Step-by-step guide to incorporating a small business in Michigan: entity choice, LARA filings, resident agents, EIN, taxes, and licenses, with current fees.
Read Article What counts as breach of contract in Michigan, what you can actually recover, and how long you have to act. A practical guide for business owners and individuals.
Read Article Thinking about suing someone in Michigan? Here's how a civil lawsuit actually works, which court hears your case, what it costs, how long it takes, and what winning really gets you.
Read Article When business partners fall out in Michigan, the operating agreement, fiduciary duties, and the oppression statutes decide what happens next. Here are your real options, from buyout to lawsuit.
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Finding the right prenuptial agreement lawyer in Metro Detroit means knowing who drafts agreements that hold up in court, who serves your community, and who you'll actually work with. Here are the best options.
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Finding the right business formation attorney in Dearborn means knowing who handles Michigan filings, drafts real operating agreements, and picks up the phone. Here are the best options in the area.
Read Article Catastrophic injuries test the limits of Michigan no-fault. The PIP level you chose in 2020 or later can decide whether lifetime care is covered. Here is what to understand.
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Michigan holds dog owners strictly liable for bites. You do not have to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. Here is how the law works and what it takes to recover.
Read Article Motorcycles are treated differently under Michigan no-fault. Whether you can get PIP benefits depends on whether a car was involved. Here is how motorcycle claims actually work.
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Michigan wrongful death claims are filed by the estate's personal representative, not the family directly. Here is who can recover, what the claim covers, and the deadline that applies.
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A slip and fall is not automatically the property owner's fault. Michigan changed its rules in 2023. Here is when an owner is liable and what the open and obvious change means for your claim.
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Michigan's no-fault auto insurance is unique. Here is what PIP covers, what the coverage levels mean, how to sue an at-fault driver, and what trips people up.
Read Article Yes. You do not have to prove your spouse did anything wrong to get divorced in Michigan. Here is what no-fault actually means, and where fault still matters.
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For years, no Michigan DUI could be cleared from your record. A 2021 law changed that for a first-offense OWI. Here is who qualifies and what the process takes.
Read Article Dearborn's older housing stock and Wayne County's recording process create title issues that newer markets don't see. Here's what to check before closing.
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Michigan's Construction Lien Act has hard deadlines that don't bend. Miss the 90-day window and the lien is dead. Here's the timeline for Wayne County contractors.
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First-offense OWI in Michigan can mean fines, license suspension, and up to 93 days in jail. Here is what the penalty structure actually looks like and which defenses tend to work.
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Michigan's no-fault system is its own animal. The first 24 hours after a crash matter more than people realize. Here is the order of operations.
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