The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives people living in this country the right to bear arms. However, the federal government and the states, including Michigan, can impose certain restrictions on individuals in order to protect the rights of everyone. For...
Understanding the Chapter 7 means test
A job loss, prolonged illness or other setback may send one’s fragile budget into a spiral. The thought of bankruptcy may be the most reasonable step to get out from under the burden of debt. For those in Michigan hoping to file for Chapter 7, which can result in the...
Bankruptcy exemptions may comfort those seeking debt relief
Economic turns can occur without warning and leave consumers struggling to make ends meet. A job loss, illness or divorce can devastate a budget and create a financial spiral that seems impossible to get out of. For many, bankruptcy offers relief from this burden and...
Breath tests can be wrong due to certain foods and conditions
Each year, drivers across the country, including many here in Michigan, find themselves pulled over by police on suspicion of drunk driving. Police officers request those drivers participate in roadside breath tests, and at least some of them will end up under arrest...