Check out Senate Bill 0924, which within 90 days of enactment will make posting sexually explicit photographs on line without permission and with the intent to harass, frighten, or intimidate a crime (a 93 day misdemeanor) in Michigan, as it is in many different states. A second violation results a 1 year misdemeanor. The law’s […]
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Otsego County Lawyer Jodi Doak Wins Child Support Case in Court of Appeals
Otsego County Lawyer Jodi Doak Wins Mother Child Support in the Court of Appeals The Michigan Court of Appeals recently upheld a decision in a case Doak Law has been working on for the past three years. The Court of Appeals affirmed Otsego County Circuit Court’s decision finding paternity, awarding the mother over $1200 a […]
Read more...Should I Have A Will Or Trust? Lesson 1. What is Probate?
Our Series entitled “Should I have a trust or a will?” starts now. This will be composed of 7 informational lessons. What is probate? What do I do when someone I love has passed away? How do I avoid probate? What are the benefits and disadvantages of a living trust? Why do I need a […]
Read more...How You May Be Signing Blank Checks—A Charlevoix Lawyer Explains How Many People Sign Blanks Checks Everyday
I know what your thinking. “I would never sign a blank check!” But if we think about writing a blank check as signing something without knowing what it will cost us, many people do this all the time. I know people do this because I am asked to do it all the time. As a […]
Read more...Passing A Police Officer
Practical Advice for the Summer: Passing a cop car-You can get charged with a crime! Yes, if you pass a police officer in a cop car incorrectly on the side of the road, you can get charged with a misdemeanor (you could also inadvertently endanger the officer). My advice (1) slow down SO SLOW that […]
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1-844-DOAK LAW CHILD CUSTODY, SUPPORT AND PARENTING TIME Your quest to provide the safest and best environment for your child by seeking an appropriate child custody and visitation order can be emotionally difficult and a very stressful aspect of divorce proceedings. Courts in Michigan look at the best interests of the child in determining custody. […]
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1-866-707-8679 CHILD CUSTODY, SUPPORT AND PARENTING TIME Your quest to provide the safest and best environment for your child by seeking an appropriate child custody and visitation order can be emotionally difficult and a very stressful aspect of divorce proceedings. Courts in Michigan look at the best interests of the child in determining custody. But […]
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1-866-707-8679 Jodi J. Doak provides services relating to wills, estates and trusts. When you need to protect your assets for the future, you need an attorney that can give you the direction you need. Make the Smart Choice. Contact Jodi J. Doak today. Jodi Doak 219 East Main Street suite 1 Boyne City, MI 49712 […]
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