Certain jurisdictions do use text messages to notify individuals of upcoming court dates. A client that I represented recently out of the Pontiac...

Generally, during the divorce process, the Parties are expected to maintain the "status quo." In other words, you have to keep paying the bills in...

The Judge always has the final say regarding sentencing. Sometimes during the plea process the defense attorney, prosecutor, and Judge will discuss...

What are my employee wage rights as a tipped waitress in Michigan?

You must be paid at least the minimum wage. As a tipped worker an employer can pay you as little as $3.59 an hour. If your employer pays you less...

Where do I file for emergency custody?

Even though everybody is living in Livingston County, Genesee County still has jurisdiction over the matter (unless somebody has already petitioned...

If you were granted your PPO ex parte (without a hearing) and the person against whom you got the PPO requests a hearing and doesn't show up at the...

How would my soon to be 18 year old daughter and I go about changing our last names to my maiden name?

You will need to file a Petition to Change Name with the County Circuit Court (Wayne County Circuit Court if you are in Livonia, Michigan). Your...