The following are new Michigan laws that have gone into effect or are going into effect later this year. Vehicle Registration and Recreational Passport Good for Two Years Up until this year, Michiganders had to renew their vehicle registration yearly. … more

A deed is a signed legal document that gives a person title to real estate. Deeds are used to transfer ownership of real estate from one party to another. There are different types of deeds for different circumstances and the … more

The State of Michigan is considered a no-fault divorce state, which means that there is no requirement of proof of fault on the part of one party to obtain a divorce from that party. The only “grounds” required to grant … more

Attorney Jeff Haynes recently wrote a blog post for the American College of Environmental Lawyers entitled Can Standing Trees Be Taken?, which discussed a recent court decision holding a municipal tree preservation ordinance unconstitutional and proposed ways that municipalities can … more