by Chip Farrar | Feb 26, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
In Michigan, a person who has been served with a notice to quit has several rights and options available to them. Firstly, the tenant must be given proper notice as specified by the type of tenancy. For example, if the tenant neglects or refuses to pay rent, the...
by Chip Farrar | Feb 18, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
When someone dies without a will in Michigan, their estate is distributed according to the laws of intestate succession to the decedent’s heirs as prescribed in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC) § 700.2101. The process begins with the decedent’s...
by Chip Farrar | Jan 29, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
A judge can be removed from a case under several circumstances. They may be disqualified if they cannot impartially hear a case, which includes situations where the judge is personally biased or prejudiced for or against a party or attorney, has personal knowledge of...
by Chip Farrar | Jan 22, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
A parenting time order can be changed only if the parent first establishes proper cause or a change in circumstances. This threshold requirement must be met before the court can consider whether the proposed modification is in the best interests of the child. If the...
by Chip Farrar | Jan 8, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
The appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a child custody case in Michigan is appropriate when the court determines that the child’s best interests are inadequately represented. According to the Child Custody Act, the court may appoint a GAL to represent...
