Staver & Anderson, P.C.

11/30/2022

ACCESS - Child Support Help
Dec 09, 2022
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Parent Education Program
Dec 06, 2022
6:00 PM - 07:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/FreeChildSupportHelp

11/24/2022

11/15/2022

Parent Education Program
Nov 22, 2022
6:00 PM - 07:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/FreeChildSupportHelp

11/11/2022

10/20/2022

Appointments for the next Legal Aid Clinic from the Oakland County Legal Resources Center on Wednesday, October 19 will be accepted today, October 18, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by phone at 248-858-0012.

The free virtual clinic is for low-income individuals seeking legal assistance with civil, non-family issues. Attorneys from Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. will provide participants with information on their rights, court procedures and forms, and in some cases, represent them in court.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/VirtualLRC.

10/14/2022

LOCAL EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC

Date: October 21, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave.,
Dearborn, Michigan, 48126

Who should attend?
Residents of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties who are interested in reviewing their eligibility for criminal record expungement with an attorney.

https://www.safeandjustmi.org/our-work/clean-slate-for-michigan/

09/26/2022

www.legislature.mi.gov

Beginning October 1, 2022, the general public will no longer have immediate access to divorce complaints filed in Michigan trial courts.

Under the new Public Act 175 of 2022, divorce filings will not be accessible until after the proof of service has been filed with the trial court. Nonetheless, divorce complaints will still be accessible by an entity administering or providing services under Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, which pertains to Child Support and Establishment of Paternity, even when the complaint is still designated as nonpublic.

(Source:http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/publicact/pdf/2022-PA-0175.pdf)

09/21/2022

Parent Education Program
Sept 27, 2022
Virtual session
6:00 PM - 07:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/FreeChildSupportHelp

09/17/2022

Timeline photos

Today is Constitution Day! Detroit Mercy Law’s American Constitution Society student organization aims to revitalize and transform the legal and policy debates occurring in law school classrooms, federal and state courtrooms, legislative hearing rooms, and the media. They are working every day to advance a progressive vision of the law on issues across the policy spectrum.

https://law.udmercy.edu/students/student-organizations/american-constitution-society.php

09/07/2022

Timeline photos

This year's theme is Women Advancing Women! Please join us for our first Legal Libations of the year at the Congregation on 9/17 at 5:30PM. Come enjoy a beautiful space, some great company, and an opportunity to meet the new board -- we can't wait to see you there!

09/06/2022

Photos from Downriver Bar Association's post

09/05/2022

Today, let’s celebrate those who make our team the best team. Each one of you deserves to be praised for your special talents. You are what makes our success. Thank you, and Happy Labor Day!

08/18/2022

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer Makes Appoints Amanda L. Eicher to 1st District Court (Monroe County). Eicher currently serves as the supervising attorney for Legal Services of South Central Michigan a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program. She earned her JD from MSU College of Law. The appointment was made to fill a partial term commencing Sept 6, following the appointment of Judge William Nichols to 38th Circuit Court.

08/15/2022

On August 10, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court issued ADM File No 2020-08, which becomes effective on September 9, 2022. This update retains the July 2021 amendments allowing for expanded videoconferencing and electronic filing. The order also rescinds some of the 2021 amendments, adopts new amendments of court rules, and adds new MCR 2.408.

NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Enters Administrative Orders on Remote Proceedings and Landlord/Tenant Cases https://buff.ly/3AoImi5

07/12/2022

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Henry, on his receiving an Outstanding Citizenship Award for his outstanding efforts to support displaced animals in Allen Park, Riverview, Wyandotte, and Southgate. Major Kudos to Henry!

06/22/2022

Come show support to our employee of the month during his appears on the Channel 4 News!

Come and show your support!

TODAY, Henry will be having a pop up lemonade stand from 5:00 pm until 7ish pm, location is 13671 Ward, Southgate. It's gonna be a hot day, so come by and grab a refreshing lemonade, all while benefiting the Wyandotte Animal Shelter! As always, all donations will go directly to the shelter. He has donated almost $1000 from his last two stands, and is ready to give more. We can't wait to see you!

04/28/2022

Staver & Anderson, PC is proud to introduce our April Employee of the Month! Henry has made great professional strides in coffee making, paper shredding, and boosting employee morale. Kudos to Henry!

04/15/2022

Michigan adopts Uniform Bar Exam - Grand Rapids Business Journal

Michigan adopts Uniform Bar Exam - Grand Rapids Business Journal

The Michigan Bar Examination will include the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) beginning February 2023.

02/23/2022

State has $409M rescue plan funds available for some businesses impacted by pandemic

Those looking for assistance can attend a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. March 7. Register at michigan.gov/abr.

For more information on the program, call the ABR Assistance Help Line at 866-507-8462 or email [email protected] gov.

https://www.thenewsherald.com/2022/02/23/state-has-409m-rescue-plan-funds-available-for-some-businesses-impacted-by-pandemic/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=fb-newsheraldinoh&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR11Nz4hy_eZ8zmTq1MTa01XVOmj3Kkyw78zjl6crp7Ys2ztaAljmw5qJBs

Good news is on the horizon for businesses in a financial bind in need of some relief — a rescue plan might very well be within reach.

02/18/2022

02/11/2022

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Press Release - Change to Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan Family Domestic Email Filing Hours.

https://bit.ly/3sCuivV

02/11/2022

Wayne County Presentation Series
Feb 16, 2022
5:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Wayne County Fatherhood Initiative and Wayne County Friend of the Court have teamed up for a virtual Presentation Series about the Friend of the Court.

FOR MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/FreeChildSupportHelp

01/26/2022

State Bar of Michigan Legal Resource & Referral Center

State Bar of Michigan Legal Resource & Referral Center

The State Bar of Michigan is pleased to offer information to help guide you to resources best suited to help with your legal needs. Use this website to link to helpful legal information and to find a lawyer to assist you with your legal matter.

01/19/2022

DOWNRIVER REAL ESTATE NEWS: Allen Park will begin implementing a REQUIRED city inspection and Certificate of Occupancy for the sale & purchase of residential property - effective March 1, 2022. Details provided in this notice from the City of Allen Park:

01/12/2022

www.oakgov.com

Oakland County Circuit and Probate Courts have adjourned all upcoming jury trials through Friday, February 25, 2022.

Read More:https://www.oakgov.com/courts/probate/Documents/news_and_events/2022/pr-2022-01-12-occc-pc-adjourn-upcoming-jury-trials.pdf

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Staver & Anderson, PC!

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day from everyone at Staver & Anderson, PC!

10/27/2021

Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a new final rule addressing the procedures for borrowers of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to appeal final SBA PPP loan review decisions to the Officer of Hearings and Appeals (OHA).

According to the Rule, a borrower may appeal a “final SBA loan review decision,” which is described as an official written decision by the SBA finding that the borrower:

(1) Was ineligible for a PPP loan;
(2) Was ineligible for the PPP loan amount received or used the PPP loan proceeds for unauthorized uses;
(3) Is ineligible for PPP loan forgiveness in the amount determined by the lender in its full approval or partial approval decision issued to the SBA; or
(4) Is ineligible for PPP loan forgiveness in any amount when the lender has issued a full denial decision to the SBA.

Borrowers cannot directly appeal a lender’s decision concerning a borrower’s application for PPP loan forgiveness to the OHA and can only do so for an SBA decision. A borrower has 30 calendar days from the actual receipt of a final SBA loan review decision to appeal the decision.

To learn more about SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Appeals, please go to https://www.sba.gov/ or visit the Detroit or Grand Rapids locations for more information.

We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.

10/14/2021

www.oakgov.com

OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ANNOUNCES E-FILING EXPANSION

Oakland County, MI (April 10, 2020) – Beginning Monday, April 13, 2020, Oakland County Circuit Court will be expanding the e-Filing program to include Criminal cases and additional Domestic Relations cases. While e-Filing documents associated with these cases is not mandatory at this time, it is recommended by the Bench.

In addition to the current e-Filed cases, which include all Civil and Divorces Without Children (DO), the case types below will be added:

-Criminal (FC, FH, F Cases from 2017 forward)
-Domestic (including case initiation, DC, DM, DP, DS, DZ
Cases from 2015 forward).
-Misc. (including case initiation, ID Cases beginning 4/13/2020)

To access the MiFile e-Filing system, go to https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/login

For more information read the most current updates from the Oakland County Court's bulletin at:
https://www.oakgov.com/courts/foc/Documents/forms1/Efiling%20expansion.pdf,

10/12/2021

Guardianships & Conservatorships | Guardianships & Conservatorships

Are you a Guardian or Conservator looking for more information? Oakland County Probate Court is offering a FREE practical information session for both Guardianships and Conservatorships.

Presentation: 11:30 am- 1:00pm
Questions/Answer Session : 12:30-1:30 pm

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86382007726

Meeting ID: 863 8200 7726
Passcode: 1200

This basic training course will provide essential information and tools for handling your duties as Guardian or Conservator. Two local attorneys who handle Guardianships and Conservatorship will be leading the training. Although no legal advice can be provided, they will be able to show you how to work through the procedures and forms necessary to fulfill your legal responsibilities.

Additional trainings will also be held on the first Wednesday of every month. More information can be found on Oakland County Probate Court's website at: https://www.oakgov.com/courts/probate/case-types/guardianships-conservatorships/Pages/default.aspx

Guardianships and Conservatorships may be initiated for either adults or minors in the Probate Court.  Below you will find links to information about Guardianships and Conservatorships.  Please note that court staff are prohibited by law from giving legal advice.  This includes instructing l...

10/01/2021

Gov. Whitmer signs bills to allow expungement of first-time DUIs, similar convictions

Thanks to new bipartisan legislation, DUI expungement in Michigan is now possible. On August 23, 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4219 and 4220, which will allow an estimated 200,000 people with one (1) drunk driving conviction to seek to eliminate it from their criminal record.

Only first-time offenders are newly eligible under the law change. Specific criminal convictions that may be expunged now include:

-Driving with a blood alcohol content at or above 0.08;
-Driving while visibly impaired due to any substance;
-Anyone who is younger than 21 driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.02 or higher;
-Driving under the influence of any amount of co***ne or another schedule 1 controlled substances.

DUI expungement recipients enjoy the wide benefits of a clear criminal record, which can include higher wages, better employment opportunities, better access to housing, more affordable insurance rates, access to student loans, and in some cases, a restored ability for Concealed Pistol License (CPL) eligibility.

Despite these benefits, nearly 95 percent of people eligible for expungement don’t even apply. Why? Because of the lack of knowledge about expungement law, and the complex process that awaits.

Staver & Anderson, PC is here to assist you with your fresh start.

More:https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/24/michigan-dui-expungement-whitmer/5572134001/

The move allows first time offenders to not be crippled by one mistake for the rest of their lives, Whitmer and advocates said.

08/12/2021

Zoom Agrees To Settle A Privacy Lawsuit For $85 Million

In today’s legal landscape, you’re likely to encounter Zoom. But are your Zoom meetings really safe?

Zoom to pay $85 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated users' privacy rights, according to a preliminary settlement filed on Saturday. The class action suit by several Zoom users alleges the company shared personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn, and allowed hackers to disrupt meetings with disturbing content in a practice called "Zoombombing."

The telecommunications company will not admit wrongdoing. If approved by a judge, subscribers would receive 15% refunds on their core subscriptions, or $25, whichever amount is larger.

08/09/2021

CDC eviction moratorium now applies to Wayne, Washtenaw and 42 other counties

On August 4, 2021, it was determined that the CDC had eventually classified Wayne County as an area under threat of “substantial” community transmission of COVID-19. As a result, both Wayne County and the City of Detroit are now included in the CDC’s latest eviction moratorium. Consequently, no residential evictions will proceed for nonpayment of rent in Wayne County or the City of Detroit when a CDC declaration order has been provided by the tenant to the landlord as detailed in the CDC’s August 3, 2021, order temporarily halting residential evictions in counties with heightened levels of COVID-19 community transmission.

The CDC's eviction moratorium now applies to Wayne County. The freeze covers U.S. counties with heightened levels of COVID-19 transmission.

08/01/2021

Worry over possible 'tsunami of evictions' in Michigan as nationwide eviction moratorium ends

Worry over possible 'tsunami of evictions' in Michigan as nationwide eviction moratorium ends

A nationwide ban on evictions expires at midnight on July 30.

06/30/2021

courts.michigan.gov

📢📢 New SCAO Forms Effective July 1, 2021 📢📢

In order to prevent identity theft, the Michigan Supreme Court requires that as of July 1, 2021, new forms MUST be used which do not contain Personally-Identifying Information (PII). Courts cannot accept the old versions of the forms after June 30, 2021.

As of July 1, 2021, PII must be listed on a new form, either MC 97 (Protected Personal Identifying Information) or MC 97a (Addendum to Protected Personal Identifying Information).

A detailed explanation of these changes can be found in the Michigan Supreme Court's recent Memorandum.(https://courts.michigan.gov/Administration/SCAO/Forms/Documents/RecentRevisions/EOC_%20Additional_PII_changes.pdf)

06/18/2021

Clean Slate

New expungement laws, called the "Clean Slate" bills, took effect on April 11, 2021. Expungements offer new hope to residents across Michigan by sealing records of eligible criminal convictions from the public, including from potential employers and landlords. Estimates of the number of people impacted by the changes range from hundreds of thousands to as many as 1 million.

A process to automatically clear certain misdemeanor and felony convictions without an application is in the pipeline. However, automatic expungement will be rolled out in April 2023 at the earliest, according to the State Court Administrative Office.

Resources to determine if you qualify can be found on the Michigan Court's website linked below. Our office has been happy to represent eligible individuals throughout this new process.

Find out how we can help. Contact us ONLINE with a video call or, call our office at (734) 374-1930 to schedule your appointment today.

https://courts.michigan.gov/News-Events/Pages/CleanSlate.aspx

Courts: 54B District Court in East Lansing will host the program, with participation from 56th Circuit and 56A District Courts in Eaton County. ​

06/14/2021

Staver & Anderson, P.C. updated their address.

Staver & Anderson, P.C. updated their address.

05/26/2021

Have a question? We have answers! Call Staver & Anderson, P.C. today! 734-374-1930

06/08/2020

WELCOME BACK!
WE ARE PLEASED TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN PERSON

OUR OFFICE MEETING POLICIES

1. All office meetings will be by appointment only.

2. If you are not feeling well on the day of your appointment, please call and reschedule your appointment. Do not come to the office if you do not feel well.

3. We require all office visitors to wear a face mask at all times in the office.
(If you do not have a face mask, we will be happy to provide you a mask)

4. We will take the temperature of all visitors before entering the main office.
(If your temperature is 99.5 degrees or higher, we will ask that you reschedule your appointment)

5. We will maintain social distancing and ask that you do the same.

6. We will provide all visitors with hand sanitizer. Please use the same as appropriate.

7. Please enter the lobby area and announce your presence but do not enter the main office until all the above entry protocols have been met.

04/20/2020

Staver & Anderson, P.C. is and will be remaining open to meet the needs and our clients and those who are in need of legal assistance. We are conducting daily consults for new and current clients over the phone or through video conferencing. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 734-374-1930 or online at staverlaw.com.