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Michigan Family Law
Updated Book
Michigan Family Law is a comprehensive guide delving into a variety of family law topics. The latest updates to the book include Michigan Court of Appeals cases covering conservatorships, guardianships, parenting time, custody, and child protective proceedings, as well as discussion of important amendments to a number of Michigan Court Rules.
Trust Purpose Statement for a Cottage
New Form
In addition to sample forms, the ICLE Formbank gives you sample language for unique situations. This new sample language can be used in estate planning to include a trust purpose statement in the trust recitals for a client who wants to include a cottage in the trust.
 
SCOTUS Issues Voting Rights Act Opinion
New Legal Update
Late last month, in Louisiana v Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's 2024 congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This Legal Update provides background information on the case and breaks down the Court's opinion and its analysis of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
 
Family Law Motion for Order to Show Cause
New Form
When a party fails to comply with a records subpoena, family law attorneys can file a motion to show cause. This new sample form provides a template for drafting your motion along with a brief in support for a failure to respond to a records subpoena.
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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench
Matthew J. Franson | 08/01/2025
Hon. Andrew W. Kowalkowski was appointed judge for the 44th District Court in April 2022. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Kowalkowski was an administrative law examiner for the Michigan Department of State, and before that, he was a...

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Spotlight on ICLE Legal Updates

FinCEN Exempts U.S.-Based Companies and Individuals from CTA Reporting

FinCEN Pauses Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Amid Litigation and Rule Changes

Medicaid Asset Limit Increases

Cannabis Law Conference Highlights

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Allen Park
Frances A. Rosinski focuses on the defense of attorney and judge grievance matters, bar admission/character and fitness matters, risk management consulting, and ethics expertise. Before starting her solo firm in June 2023, she was assistant general counsel...
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News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director


Meet Our Contributors
Frances A. Rosinski
Rosinski Ethics Law PLLC
Allen Park
Frances A. Rosinski focuses on the defense of attorney and judge grievance matters, bar admission/character and fitness matters, risk management consulting, and ethics expertise. Before starting her solo firm in June 2023, she was assistant general counsel...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director