Legal Reference Blog by Renee C. Walsh, Esq.

22. August 2008: Appearance at Arraignment Can Be Waived

Did you know that appearance at an arraignment can be waived so that the defendant will not be required to be present in court until the pretrial hearing? ...More

14. August 2008: Special Landlord-Tenant Provisions Based upon Medical Need

There are special provisions under Michigan law for tenants who cannot live in dependently. If your loved one requires residence in a senior citizen housing facility or in an accident or similar circumstance wherein they become incapable of living independently and must move as a result, Michigan law provides that they can terminate their lease early. ...More

24. June 2008: Michigan Statutes of Limitation

The statute of limitation for a particular action is the time allowed by statute for bringing litigation on that particular subject matter. The various Michigan statutes of limitation are set forth below. For other states, consider searching the state legislature's website and using search term "limitation of action". ...More

17. June 2008: Michigan's Scanner Law - Retail Pricing and Automatic Checkout

Michigan's scanner law is codified at MCL 445.360a, Public Act 344, effective Mar. 29, 1985. It is popularly called the Item Pricing Act and applies to ...More

02. June 2008: Patient Access to Psychiatric Medical Records

Question:

A patient sees a psychiatrist for several sessions for diagnosed mental illness requiring treatment. The relationship with the psychiatrist ends poorly. The patient no longer sees the psychiatrist but wants to see his psychiatric record, including the psychiatrist's notes from their sessions together. He is told by the psychiatrist's office that copies of the medical records are not made for patients and that the only way he can see them is to make an appointment to go over the records with the doctor at a cost of $75. Is this legal? ...More

01. June 2008: Children and Safety Belts - Michigan Law as of July 1, 2008

In February 2008, an article was posted regarding this topic, essentially describing that if your child is age 4 or older, the law does not require a booster or car seat. This will no longer be the law as of July 1, 2008. ...More

29. May 2008: Laws Pertaining to Trust Administration - Michigan

ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE, Act 386 of 1998, Article VII TRUST ADMINISTRATION, MCL 700.7101 to MCL 700.7511. ...More

24. April 2008: Michigan Title Company Forces Married Persons to Take Title in Spouse's Name

Question:

Can a married women in Michigan own property solely in her name?

My daughter is in the process of buying a home in Michigan. The mortgage will be in her name only. The Michigan title company closing the transaction is directing her that if a person is married and buying property in Michigan they must take title “by the entireties.” The husband that is not employed, has not worked for a year, and has a poor credit history and has nothing to do with the mortgage MUST have his name on the title. ...More

26. March 2008: "Payment in Full"

The phrase, "payment in full", is most commonly thought of in respect of seeing this clause in the memo section of a check. What does it mean and what is its legal effect? ...More

25. March 2008: Order for Grandparenting Time

Michigan Compiled Law 722.27b Order for grandparenting time; circumstances; acknowledgment of parentage; commencement of action; procedures; affidavit; notice; opposing affidavit; hearing; basis for entry of order; condition; record; court mediation; frequency of filing complaint or motion seeking order; attorney fees; order prohibiting change of domicile of grandchild; effect of entry of order; modifying or terminating order.

Sec. 7b. ...More