After a person suffers injuries, property damage, and other losses in a car accident, there are multiple claims that they may be able to file for compensation and recovery of their damages. However, the types of claims a person can file, as well as the potential damages that may be included in a claim […]
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What are My Rights If I Get injured as an Employee in Michigan
What are My Rights If I Get injured as an Employee in Michigan? Work injuries are not uncommon, and in some industries, such as construction, there is a higher risk for being involved in an accident on the job. However, even office employees can get hurt while performing their work duties. If you […]
Read more...What Happens In A No-Fault Accident What You Need To Know
What Happens In A No-Fault Accident: What You Need To Know In Michigan, if you happen to be injured in a car accident, your No-Fault auto insurance company will pay your medical bills and lost wages, property damage and replacement services regardless of who caused the crash. You can still sue the at-fault driver […]
Read more...How is Property Divided In A Michigan Divorce
In Michigan, the marital property division follows the rule of “equitable distribution.” It’s important to note, this does not mean that the property needs to be divided down the middle in a 50/50 fashion. This simply means that there’s a presumption that the property will be fair and divided in an appropriate fashion with […]
Read more...Suing Mobile Home Park for Destruction of Resident’s Home
Throughout the country, mobile homes parks are being purchased by large venture capital investment groups and hedge funds. As if landlords of mobile home parks were not scummy enough: now they are commonly becoming large national or multinational corporations. Profit is All that Matters. To these companies, these mobile home parks are massive […]
Read more...How Long Will My Case Take
How long will my case take How long your case will take depends on many factors. This post attempts to help you understand the different stages of litigation. Many clients believe litigation goes something like this. Get an attorney File a lawsuit Get money/through a settlement or verdict within a couple months […]
Read more...The three types of nuisance claims under Michigan law
The Three Types of Nuisance Claims Under Michigan Law In everyday conversation it is not uncommon to hear, “he’s just being a nuisance,” or, “that is such a nuisance.” But what actually is a nuisance? More specifically, when does a person’s (or entity’s) conduct become so inappropriate that it rises to the level necessary to […]
Read more...How to file a custody case for a child living outside of Michigan
Where Should I File My Custody Case? You must file your custody case in your child’s “home state.” A court in any of the states in which The Lockwood Legal Group, LLC practices, which currently include Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, will only have jurisdiction if that state is your child’s home state. […]
Read more...How to establish Michigan paternity involving a married woman
How to establish Michigan paternity when a pregnant woman is married There are three main ways to establish paternity in Michigan. Those methods are: Both parties signing an Affidavit of Parentage before a notary public Having a court order paternity determination through a DNA test Being married to a woman at the time she […]
Read more...How To File For Custody In Michigan
Who Can file a Child Custody Case in Michigan? Sometimes a person other than a parent can file a custody case, such as a grandparent or legal guardian. This article talks only about the most common type of custody case: between the child’s parents. If you are a guardian or non-parent relative who wants […]
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