Take care when boating in Michigan – Boat accidents in 2013 unfortunately can occur. MI is a great place to be in the summer ! If you love the warm weather there is so much to do. Enjoying the water is one of the perks to living in Michigan. The lake offers so much enjoyment from swimming to water skiing or tubing! Lots of fun can be had near the lake! But sometimes the fun can turn tragic if applicable safety laws … Read More →

You can almost imagine it if you close your eyes. One of Michigan’s most beautiful summer days by the lake. You can remember all types of wonderful images; the sunny sky, the gentle breeze and the waves slowly lapping up on the shore. If you live in Michigan chances are you have experienced that glorious sight. A scene that is so peaceful and quiet. One could assume that it is almost like heaven. We are truly blessed to live in … Read More →

At Goldman & Associates we hope everyone enjoys a happy and most importantly safe Fourth of July! This holiday is rich in tradition with picnics and fireworks! Usually there are big family gatherings and lots of children running around having fun! Let’s just make sure everyone stays safe. Fireworks are a wonderful way of celebrating the Fourth of July as long as they are dealt with properly. The best way to watch the beautiful colors and array of different patterns … Read More →

At Goldman & Associates we would like to wish everyone a happy and most importantly a safe Fourth of July. Families can get caught up in the celebration and excitement of this holiday and often times forget the real danger of fireworks. Numerous injuries and fatalities are caused by defective fireworks. Not only are children fascinated with the noise and bright colors but so too are the adults. Please do not forget you are dealing with explosives! Fireworks just seem … Read More →

Why Would My License be Suspended? There are a lot of reasons why one’s driver’s license would be suspended or revoked. Surprisingly enough, we get calls from lots of people who never found out that their license was suspended until they were pulled over by a police officer and charged with driving with a suspended license. It could be in some cases that a driver’s license is suspended because the individual has committed a traffic or criminal offense that automatically … Read More →

Most people understand that most divorces end with an equitable (close to even) split of marital property. It follows then that each side should be assessed an equal portion of marital debt also. However, just as an argument can be made that one’s separate property should be construed as marital property, an argument may also be made that debt accrued during marriage should be assessed to the party who created the obligation. Often times, there is wiggle room to make … Read More →

So, you have just purchased a vehicle and driven it off the lot, and a couple of days later, the vehicle breaks down or needs some other significant work. Not only are these situations inconvenient, but they can create extreme hardship as well. Michigan law protects unsuspecting consumers from auto dealers who use deceptive means and practices upon unsuspecting customers because public policy dictates that it do so. Despite the law, many dealers still operate in this way unfortunately. If … Read More →

Being involved in a car accident may be the scariest event many people face their entire lives. The shock and excitement that comes from being involved in such an event may make it difficult for those involved to slow their train of thought down, but this is exactly what needs to happen. The period of time in between when the accident occurs, and when the police clean up the scene, is crucial to determining fault and whether any mitigating factors … Read More →

Lots of people call our office trying to obtain custody for a child to whom they are not the biological parent. So, how are parental rights obtained for those who are not the biological parent of a child? What follows are various methods which grant parental rights and custody to those who are not the biological parents of a child. Acknowledgment Under Adoption Code One may file a verified notice of intent to claim paternity before an out-of-wedlock child is … Read More →

A tragic story has recently placed the entire state of Michigan on notice of a young woman who was abducted a few weeks ago.  Jessica Heeringa was expected to close the gas station that she worked at in Norton Shores, Michigan on April 26.  The police have limited leads in large part because there are no available photographs or video; obviously this kind of information would be extremely useful in tracking down this young woman or her abductor.  It is … Read More →