At Bain & Bain, we've built our reputation on being straight and honest with clients. We're not the type of attorneys who will only tell you what you want to hear in order to run up a big legal bill. We tell you what you've got to hear. We'll recommend options to resolve your legal matter as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. However, we will respect your decision if you choose to take your issue to court rather than accept a settlement offer or plea agreement.
FAMILY LAW AREAS - Child Support and Custody - Divorce - Guardianships and Conservatorships - paternity - Post-Judgement Modification - Property Division - Relocation and Move-Aways - Spousal Support CRIMINAL LAW AREAS - OWI/DUI - Traffic Violations - Retail Fraud - Domestic Violence - Drug Crimes - Juvenile Criminal Law - Driver's License Restoration - Felonies and Misdemeanors.
Who gets the house? Who gets the car? Who gets the credit card debt? Marital property division is one of the most complex and contentious areas of divorce law. We help clients achieve an accurate and complete division of marital assets and marital debt.
Child Support
Child support is always reviewable, within certain time frames. If you have been divorced and paying child support for years, then lose your job, you are entitled to a child support review. It is extremely important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to petition the court for a child support review. Child support modifications are retroactive only to the date of filing for a review. So, if you lose your job in January, but don’t file for a child support review until March, you are still responsible for paying the original amount of child support for January and February.
Child Custody and Visitation
We understand that a criminal conviction can have severe and lasting consequences even after a sentence is served. A convicted felon, for example, cannot own a weapon, enlist in the armed forces, or be accepted into some graduate school programs. A felony on your record can keep you from being treated equally in child custody and visitation arrangements, should you ever be involved in a divorce. And it can certainly make it difficult to get a job. For some professionals, a criminal record of any kind can jeopardize their professional license.
Adoption
Paternity
The “typical American family” is no longer a meaningful term describing a household with a father, mother, 2.5 kids, and a pet. Today, families come in all shapes and sizes, and many children are born outside of marriage. Subsequently, paternity issues have become common, as many fathers wish to establish their parental rights and play a part in their children’s lives.
Guardianship
Our family law attorney at Bain & Bain, PC, offers caring, experienced legal counsel to families involved in difficult situations where a child is raised by someone other than the parent. We represent parents as well as third parties in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings in Michigan.
Spousal Support
Aside from the emotional toll of a divorce, many individuals find themselves facing financial difficulties after the breakup of a marriage. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is intended to provide the receiving spouse with enough money to maintain a lifestyle similar to that enjoyed during the marriage.
Criminal charges against minors should be taken seriously — by the young adult being charged as well as by his or her parents or guardians. Without proper criminal defense representation, a simple misunderstanding or a juvenile mistake can escalate and create significant problems in the future.
DUI/DWI
Dan Bain is a great guy… as a person and as an attorney. If you are looking for an honest, straight forward attorney that you can trust, look no further. Mr. Bain met with us at our home, answered our text messages and phone calls as well as represented us in court. He negotiated with the judge and prosecutor to get a sentence UNDER the states minimum sentencing law for a DWI 3rd offense. Always honest and professional. An attorney you can count on. We are very grateful. 5 stars, for sure!
Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
Years ago, people didn’t think much about it if they were ticketed for traffic violations. If you received a speeding ticket, for example, you just paid the fine and forgot about it. Today, it’s a different story.
Sex Crimes
We have successfully represented people charged with drug crimes involving illegal drugs as well as prescription drugs, such as OxyCotin. Whether you are suspected or charged with trafficking in cocaine, running a meth lab, or of giving a woman date rape drugs, we can help.
Fraud
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
At Bain & Bain, PC, our clients are people just like you — good people who have found themselves in a bad situation. We are dedicated to defending the rights of the accused and protecting our clients’ current and future best interests. If you have been accused of any felony or misdemeanor crime, please contact our law office today in Novi or Howell / Brighton to discuss your concerns with an experienced and effective criminal defense attorneys. The initial consultation is free of charge.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
Potential penalties for a drug crime conviction can range from probation, fines, and treatment programs to extended prison sentences. Many factors are considered, including the type and amount of drug involved, and whether you have any prior drug convictions on your record. Those accused of being a drug dealer or distributor are punished more severely than those accused of possessing drugs for personal use. Carrying a weapon or being arrested in a school zone can also trigger more serious consequences.
Assault
If you have been accused of domestic assault or battery against a spouse, partner, child, fellow parent, or domestic partner, contact Bain & Bain, PC, as soon as possible.
Juvenile Crimes
Contact a juvenile crime defense lawyer at Bain & Bain, PC, to discuss how we can help. We provide free initial consultations to discuss the matter.
Probation Violation
Homicide
Shoplifting
No matter what the amount – A $5 bottle of shampoo or a $250 iPod – the penalties for retail fraud and shoplifting are the same the first time around: heavy fines, jail time, and civil restitution.
Restraining Order
If you have had a restraining order or protective order placed against you, or if you have been otherwise accused of domestic violence, we can help. Contact a lawyer by calling 1-248-380-8787. We offer free consultations in our Novi and Howell, Michigan law offices.
Forgery
Hit and Run
If you have been cited for any type of traffic violation, from speeding to hit and run, please contact a traffic violations defense attorney at Bain & Bain, PC in Novi or Howell / Brighton, today. The initial consultation is free of charge. We have successfully defended clients charged with all types of traffic violations, including...
Our business professionals assist corporate clients in determining the best capital structure for their business, including planning for the expansion or transition of ownership. Our counseling includes advice with respect to preparing stockholder voting agreements, holding stockholder meetings and on-going corporate governance matters that are presented to the company’s managers or board of directors.
Business Disputes
The attorneys and staff of Bain Law have substantive experience serving businesses engaged in contract disputes. Our Michigan contract dispute lawyers have the experience and industry-specific knowledge necessary to effectively protect our clients’ interests.
It is imperative for a buyer or a seller to do their due diligence before buying or selling a business. What assets, tangible or intangible, are involved? Are their existing debt issues that are going to be assumed or have to be resolved before the transaction occurs? What existing vendor, lease and/or employment contracts are there? There are many relevant areas of investigation that must be scrutinized including, financial, legal, labor, tax, technology, market licensing and insurance.
Non-compete Agreement
When vendors, contractors, employees, or other businesses fail to perform on contracts, the delivery of goods, or non-compete agreements, they can be held liable for the financial damages that incur as a consequence. At Bain Law, we represent businesses and individuals in cases involving...
The experienced and skilled lawyers at Bain Law represent many clients in many different real estate transactions. Our legal representation can assist you in making sure that each and every real estate transaction goes smoothly and in your best interests.
If you want to protect your family from the chaos and financial issues that will arise when you die or become disabled, you need to keep on reading. During his 37 years of practicing law, John can recount endless stories regarding the pitfalls, heartache and financial grief that result from handling legal matters for client’s loved ones who left outdated or ill advised estate plans, or worse yet, had no estate planning documents at all.
Wills
Trusts
Power of Attorney
John has handled matters where a loved one had to petition the court to be able to act on a loved one’s behalf concerning financial matters. This could have been avoid if the loved one had the wisdom and foresight to execute a durable power of attorney, the court oversight would be unnecessary as this inexpensive document would allow a trusted individual to act on the disabled person’s behalf without court intervention.