Glaciers and Lake Michigan Fossils We have the glaciers to thank for our Lake Michigan fossils. Thousands of years ago, massive glaciers carved so deep they reached into sediment from the Silurian Period. When glaciers melted or receded, they left behind the Great Lakes inside that massive etched basin. Why are there coral fossils in …
Michigan Abandoned Underground Mines The inventory project reports were finalized in early 1999, and consist of two parts, an inventory of all of the Abandoned Underground Mines and a report of those locations needing safety remedies. Are there any abandoned mines in Michigan? CENTRAL MINE AND VILLAGE Its population dropped from 1,300 in 1887 to …
Michigan’s congressional districts since 2013 The current dean of the Michigan delegation is Representative Fred Upton (MI-6), having served in the House since 1987. Who controls the Michigan House of Representatives? As of 2018, Republicans hold a majority of seats in the House of Representatives with 58, and Democrats hold 52 seats. Who represents Detroit …
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two prong test. What is “guilty but mentally ill”. According to Michigan Compiled Law 768.36 it is a finding that it was proven to the Judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime was committed by the Defendant, that he or she was mentally ill at the time, but does not find either …
Under the new offering, domestic partners could receive health insurance benefits that “mirror” those offered to married couples if they register with Affirmations Gay & Lesbian Community Center, which requires documentation proving that a couple is in a committed relationship before issuing Certificates of Domestic Can I add my girlfriend to my health insurance in …
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Bolton. Bolton was a small town along the partially abandoned Detroit and Mackinac Railway that was founded in the mid 1800s. The town never grew that large and was mostly abandoned in the 1950s. There are still 4 year round residents living in Bolton. Does Michigan have any ghost towns? From hidden forest ruins to …
The Michigan House today approved a plan from state Rep. John Roth to create more opportunities for barbers to get licensed. House Bill 4207 streamlines the licensure process by allowing barbers to perform either 1,800 hours of course study or completing an apprenticeship program. Can you do an apprenticeship in barbering? Barber apprenticeships offer a …
Michigan’s Insanity Defense and the Defense of Guilty But Mentally Ill. In Michigan, when one wants to raise the insanity defense, one files a notice with the court and prosecutor, at least 30 days before trial, stating his/her intention to assert the defense of insanity at trial. Can you plead insanity in Michigan? Sec. 36. …
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “Do you need a license to make lace wigs?” The answer is no! How do you become a professional wig maker? Wigmakers generally must have hairdresser skills and training. Individuals can learn these skills by earning vocational certificates or associate degrees in cosmetology. How long …
Michigan also does not recognize civil unions, either for same-sex couples or for couples of differing genders. Under Michigan law, if a Michigan-based couple wishes to be legally recognized as a couple, they will need to get legally married. What states recognize civil unions? Five states allow for civil unions: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont and …
Factors Judges Use to Determine if a Parent is Unfit The safety, health, and welfare of the child. Evidence of a history of abuse or violence against the child, another child, the child’s other parent, or another romantic partner. A parent’s history of substance abuse, including drugs and alcohol. What makes you unfit to be …
Michigan Cohabitation Law prefers a written agreement In Michigan, a cohabitation agreement will be enforced under contract law. It can be a written agreement or an oral contract. Written contracts are always better as they are easy to prove. Michigan cohabitation law prefers a written agreement. How do you show proof of cohabitation? For more …
If the alienating parent’s actions violate the Michigan court’s child custody or visitation order, the court may hold the alienating parent in contempt of court. The non-alienating parent may file a Motion and Order to Show Cause for Contempt to hold the alienating parent in contempt of court. Does Michigan recognize parental alienation? Michigan courts …
(1) If a juvenile 14 years of age or older is accused of an act that if committed by an adult would be a felony, the judge of the family division of circuit court in the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed may waive jurisdiction under this section upon motion …
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At common law (law made through court decisions), minor children have the right to sue and be sued. They do not possess the legal capacity, however, to participate in litigation in their own names. Unless emancipated, during minority they have to act in court through an adult. Can you sue a minor? Minors can be …