Business owners and hourly employees in Michigan take note: Changes are coming in 2020 to your rates of pay.What constitutes a fair minimum wage is a pretty hot dispute right now -- and there has been no increase in the federal minimum wage from the $7.25 per hour...

Month: December 2019
Michigan aims civil lawsuits against pharmacies over opioids
Attorney General Dana Nessel of Michigan has filed a lengthy complaint against a number of pharmacies in the state, alleging that they have all become part of the "illegal drug market" and are, therefore, liable for civil damages under the 1994 Drug Dealer Liability...
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the new year
The new year is a time for positive change and fresh starts. It is also a time to reflect on the year just past and the bad habits that you may have been engaging in. If you have accumulated debts in the past year, the new year is a great time to start reflecting on...
What happens if you hide your assets during divorce?
If your marriage is ending because your spouse was abusive, unfaithful or otherwise responsible for the breakdown of your relationship, you may be justified in feeling a little bitter about having to split your assets. (That may even be doubly so if you were the...
Can Chapter 13 bankruptcy prevent foreclosure?
Bankruptcy can help to resolve a wide range of financial problems due to the special rules that apply in the bankruptcy courts. This is why so many people can gain permanent relief from their debts and other forms of financial struggles by filing for bankruptcy....
Holiday pitfalls that can affect your bankruptcy
If you're deeply in debt, you may be planning to file bankruptcy. If you're like many people, you may simply be waiting for the holidays to pass so that you don't have to deal with the paperwork and finances until afterward.Well, be careful. The choices you make...
Things to do with your estate plan before New Year’s Day 2020
New Year's Day 2020 is right around the corner, which means that it's time to update your estate plan. Regularly updating your estate plan should become a habit. While you should always make updates after important asset or family changes right away, an annual review...
Most people think they should have a will, but they don’t
Do you think you should have a will? Have you not gotten around to writing one yet?If you answered yes to both of those questions, you're in good company. Researchers have determined that most people in the United States do think that estate planning is important, and...