Our pets are our family. In families where children are not involved, this becomes even truer in many cases. So what happens to these not-so-traditional family members during the divorce? The law defines pets as property in most states however, for the majority of Americans’, we consider our pets much more than a piece ofRead More
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Drunk Driving Laws Causing Problems in Michigan
There are many laws in states across the country which are left up to a certain amount of interpretation, by judges, due to wording. In Michigan courts, changes to Michigan’s drunk driving laws which went into effect in January 2015, have created one such issue with both attorneys and judges interpreting these laws differently andRead More
Michigan House Votes to Revise Firearms Law in Michigan – On the Way to Governor Snyder
Proposed Changes to Michigan Gun Use and Ownership Laws – February 2015 Recently, the Michigan House voted on a number of bills created to revise Michigan’s gun ownership and use laws. One of the many proposed changes now on its way to Governor Snyder for approval is the removal of air guns from firearms law.Read More
Contesting a Will in Michigan
For millions of people, wills go uncontested and family members receive what they believe is rightfully theirs after the death of their loved one however, in other cases, manipulation by a less than scrupulous beneficiary can lead to changes in the will which seem less than aboveboard and go unnoticed until the will is read.Read More
Changes to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act Make Public Records More Affordable
Recent changes regarding the Michigan Freedom of Information Act or FOIA have made it cheaper to get public records. Going into effect on July 1, 2015, this new public act prevents any Michigan government agency from charging more than 10 cents per page for copies of records (there are additional charges which may apply), inRead More
What Michigan Law Says – Your Right to Carry in Michigan
A recent bill sent to Governor Snyder was vetoed over concern that it may inadvertently put weapons in the hands of those with PPO’s. A PPO or Personal Protection Order is a court order which is used to prevent threats or violence against you by a person. According to Governor Rick Snyder, Senate Bill 789Read More
A Guide to Hunting, Tagging and Transporting Deer in Michigan the Right Way
Hunting may seem fairly self explanatory but for those who are unfamiliar with the laws and how they work in Michigan’s hunting seasons, it is easy to find yourself facing penalties or fines due to a lack of information. From seasons to regulations and permits to how to tag or even transport, all these andRead More
PPO’s – What you Need To Know
A personal protection order or PPO is an order of protection which is ordered by a court. These court ordered restraints are meant to protect one person from another who believes that they are in danger of being harmed. While these orders are beneficial to those who are truly facing an otherwise dangerous situation inRead More
How to Get your License Back – Steps to Help You Get Back On the Road with Harris Law
Getting your license back may not be difficult, but it is never a guarantee. Once you have this privilege taken away from you, there are a number of steps you will need to take before you can have it reinstated. Not having a license can be difficult to cope with, especially in Northern Michigan whereRead More
What are Driver Responsibility Fees and What Can You Do?
In Michigan, if you commit a driving offense, depending on your offense, you may be required to pay Driver Responsibility Fees. Governed by the Michigan Driver Responsibility Laws, these fees may be as high as $1,000 for up to 2 consecutive years. Put into law in 2003, they have been a source of controversy forRead More