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 […]
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All posts discussing issues and claims under Michigan law.
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...What gets decided during a custody hearing
What Gets Decided in My Custody Case? Your custody case will address the issues of custody (who the child lives with and who makes decisions for the child), parenting time, and child support. Legal Custody and Physical Custody There are two types of custody, legal and physical. Legal custody Legal […]
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 […]
Read more...When is a parent unfit for custody
When Is a Parent Unfit for Custody There are times when a couple is separated, and one of the parents is unfit to care for the child. An unfit parent is defined as someone who is unable to provide the proper care and guidance a child needs in a home. When an unfit parent raises […]
Read more...Frequently asked Michigan child custody questions
Who will get custody of our child? Below our attorneys provide answers to frequently ask question with regards to Michigan child custody laws.The Michigan Child Custody Act presumes it is in the best interests of a child to have a strong relationship with both parents. Courts in Michigan use 12 factors called the best interest […]
Read more...Michigan school bullying laws
Michigan Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies How are bullying and cyberbullying defined in Michigan anti-bullying laws and regulations? Michigan anti-bullying laws and regulations include the following definitions of bullying and cyberbullying: “Bullying” means any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, including, but not limited to, cyberbullying, that is intended or that […]
Read more...Injured at Work Legal Claims
Work Injury Claims Workers compensation or work injury claims are often handled differently than personal injury claims. Most commonly, the victim in a work injury seeks compensation from an employer’s workers compensation insurance rather than the employer themselves. Employers in most states are required to insure their employees in case of injury. […]
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