Gould Law Firm

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

Michigan deer hunters, big changes are coming. The NRC has voted to limit hunters in the Lower Peninsula to one buck per season starting in 2027. The commission said they're aiming to improve the state's buck-to-doe ratio. Read more about the decision in the comments below.

05/04/2026

Today is May the 4th - you know what that means. Happy Star Wars Day from MDOS!

03/26/2026

Applications to request a mail-in ballot for May 5 local elections are now available. Visit Michigan.gov/Vote or contact your city or township clerk to request one.

Find out if your jurisdiction is holding an election here: go.mi.gov/392hz2198

02/14/2026

The FOX 17 Team took the leap for this year's Grand Rapids Polar Plunge at LMCU Ballpark, a fundraiser for Special Olympics of Michigan. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

02/07/2026

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office and Meceola Consolidated Central Dispatch Authority have received complaints of scammers posing as a Mecosta County Sheriff's Deputy, identifying themselves as Deputy Nicholas Thomas. This imposter is calling and claiming you have an outstanding warrant, missed jury duty, or owe fines, threatening immediate arrest to steal money via gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto. Real law enforcement never calls to demand immediate payment to avoid arrest. Hang up immediately.
As a reminder, here are some tactics these scammers use and how to protect yourself.

Key Tactics and Red Flags:
Caller ID Spoofing: The call may appear to come from a real police department or courthouse.
Urgency and Fear: Scammers threaten immediate arrest, imprisonment, or deportation to bypass critical thinking.
Payment Demands: Demanding payment via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers (Western Union/MoneyGram) is a major red flag.
Suspicious Inquiries: Asking for personal, sensitive information like SSN or bank details.

How to Protect Yourself:
Hang Up: Do not engage with the caller. If a real warrant exists, law enforcement will not call you to warn you, unless a prior agreement has been made.
Verify Independently: Look up the police department or court's official phone number online and call them directly to confirm.
Never Pay Immediately: Do not pay over the phone with gift cards or crypto.
Report the Scam: Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Sheriff Brian Miller

01/16/2026

🚧 Why Timing Matters When Grading Gravel Roads 🚧

Grading gravel roads while they are saturated or still frozen can do more harm than good.

When roads are too wet, the gravel loses strength and turns to mud when disturbed. When frost is still present, grading over frozen material can trap moisture below the surface—leading to rapid failure once thawing occurs.

🚧The best time to grade is when the road is damp—but not saturated—and fully thawed, allowing proper shaping and compaction.

RCMC crews continue to monitor conditions of these roads in order to respond effectively.

01/13/2026

📣 Did You Know? Child Support Can Include More Than Just Monthly Payments! 💡

Most people think “child support” = one monthly payment… but in Michigan, support orders can include several different types of support, depending on the situation.

Here are a few examples parents don’t always realize:

🩺 Medical Support — Orders can require parents to provide health insurance or share out-of-pocket medical costs.

🧒 Childcare (Work-Related) — If a parent needs childcare so they can work, support can include a portion of those costs.

🎒 Other Expenses — In rare circumstances, courts can include things like school-related costs or extraordinary expenses, when appropriate.

And remember — child support isn’t based on who has custody of the kiddos. It’s calculated using a formula that looks at both parents’ incomes and parenting time.

📞 Call us at 616-632-6888 with questions.

12/31/2025

Dates on mail now reflect when it’s processed, not when it’s dropped off

12/30/2025