Student Loan Debt Stunting the Economy? Student Loan Debt Settlement
Does this situation sound familiar? Your mid-twenties son or daughter currently lives in your basement. Or this one? You are in your mid-twenties and have had to approach your parents to move back home? This situation is becoming more and more common, and recent census data shows that there are 6 million young adults in […]
Read MoreMichigan Redemption Period May Be Shortened
If you are behind on your mortgage payments the note-holder may institute foreclosure proceedings against you. At any time prior to the sheriff’s sale, Michigan recognizes the law of equitable redemption meaning that if you can pay the full amount past due and the costs associated with the process you may “equitably redeem” your mortgage. […]
Read MoreMichigan Arson Defense Attorney / Michigan Arson Laws in Flux
In early April a series of changes to Michigan Arson law took effect. Prompted by a perceived increase in arson,and by a lack of awareness that arson is a violent crime rather than a mere property crime, the new set of laws provides for stricter penalties, and more prosecutorial discretion. The sentence was raised to […]
Read MoreLooking for a Warren Criminal Defense Attorney? Police Blitz Warren, Arrest More Than 100, Expect Another
Between April 29 and May 31, Warren Police executed a crime sweep and cracked down on local criminal activity. The Mayor of Warren, Jim Fouts, reports that 115 arrests were made, 314 moving violations tickets, on parental responsibility violation, on juvenile ticket, and 270 other citations. The arrests included outstanding warrants, and drug related offenses. […]
Read MoreNew Michigan Fireworks Law – the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act
Michigan Fireworks Safety Act: Last summer, the Michigan Legislature made headlines by enacting a new law– the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act —loosening its grip on the regulation and prohibition of fireworks in Michigan. Most notably, the Act legalized the sale of Consumer grade fireworks in Michigan, and prohibited any local ordinance that banned the sale […]
Read MoreMom Who Left Children in the Car While Filling out Job Application May Face Charges in Rochester Hills
A 35 year old Troy woman left her two children ages 1 and 5 in her vehicle in a parking lot as she went inside to fill out a job application. From a shopping center located at Hamlin and Rochester Roads, observers called the police around 3:30 pm. When the police arrived the woman had […]
Read MoreDisassociated Persons List MCL 432.225
Michigan has a strong gambling economy, especially in Metro Detroit. With so many casinos, come gambling problems including addiction. In order to combat this problem, the Michigan Gambling Control Board maintains a list of Disassociated Persons pursuant to MCL 432.225, which reads: Sec. 25. (1) The board shall create a list of disassociated persons. The […]
Read MoreAttorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star
Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than […]
Read MoreDeed in Lieu of Foreclosure Attorney
Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe more on their home then it is worth. This is called being “underwater” on […]
Read MoreWhat should I do if I have a warrant in Michigan?
What should I do if I have a warrant in Michigan? Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. A Bench warrant is issued by a judge, often to command someone to appear before the judge, with a setting of an […]
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