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Moving out of town with the children? Better check the fine print.
September 29th, 2009
If you are a parent with minor children whose custody is governed by a court order, you better contact an attorney before you decide to pack up and move. Michigan law requires court approval if you plan to move more than 100 miles from the child’s…
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Foreclosure Law Update
June 17th, 2009
Amendments to Michigan’s Foreclosure by Advertisement statutes go into effect July 5, 2009 and expire two years later. The primary change is a 90-day pre-foreclosure process which is meant to help the borrower avoid foreclosure. Before starting a f…
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The Michigan Divorce Process in a Nutshell
May 19th, 2009
Michigan is considered a no-fault divorce state. Basically, this means you do not have to give the court a reason for no longer wanting to be married. Whether your spouse is abusive or just refuses to pick up dirty socks, it doesn’t matter. It also…
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Credit Repair Scams
May 19th, 2009
Credit repair scams are becoming popular with today’s economy and consumers need to be cautious when looking for help. Federal law regulates the activities of these credit repair organizations. A credit repair organization is any person or company…
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Tax Update
April 16th, 2009
You may have noticed a little extra in your paycheck lately. Smile! The America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) adjusted the amount of wage withholding so that workers would generally receive more money in their paychecks each week…
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Cobra Health Insurance Continuation Premium Subsidy
March 15th, 2009
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, if an employee was involuntarily terminated, and otherwise eligible for COBRA benefits, during the period of 9/1/2008 – 12/31/2009, that person is eligible for a reduction in the cost of…
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Gambling and the Law
March 15th, 2009
MARCH MADNESS OFFICE POOLSThere is no doubt many of you reading this article will fill out brackets for this year’s NCAA Tournament. March Madness and the Super Bowl are two of the country’s biggest gambling events, and not just for avid sports f…
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Not all “Free” Credit Reports are Free
February 10th, 2009
Checking your credit report at least annually is a good idea to ensure your credit history has been accurately reported. A regular credit check-up will allow you time to correct any errors that may be on the report before your credit is checked for a…
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Wrongful Termination Lawsuits on the Rise
January 15th, 2009
As the economy continues to head south, wrongful termination lawsuits are on the rise, according to a recent article in Newsday. Labor and employment lawyers expect these suits to increase dramatically in the coming months as employers continue to la…
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Spend Those Gift Cards - A Retail Bankruptcy May Leave You Empty-Handed
January 15th, 2009
Did you receive a handful of gift cards in your stocking this year? If you did, you are certainly not alone. The prevalence of gift cards has grown tremendously since 2001. In fact, according to the TowerGroup, a research and advisory firm, gift card…
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