Gannon Law, PLC

Gannon Law, PLC Attorney with 35 years of experience in business, employment and family law and commercial litigation

ARE YOU FACING CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, PARENTING TIME, SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR OTHER FAMILY LAW MATTERS?…I CAN HELP! If you ...
01/07/2024

ARE YOU FACING CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, PARENTING TIME, SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR OTHER FAMILY LAW MATTERS?…I CAN HELP!

If you are faced with family law matters, you need tough, but fair legal representation to protect your interests. When you saddle up with GANNON LAW, PLC, your case is not assigned to another attorney with less experience or a legal assistant, as often happens in many law firms. Instead, you work directly with me—an attorney with over 35 years of proven legal experience in family law matters. You become a priority and can be assured I am always “Riding for the Brand.”

If you need help with family law matters, give me a call and let’s saddle up!

When you’re confronted with custody, child support, parenting time or other family law issues, EXPERIENCE MATTERS…Let’s ...
10/12/2023

When you’re confronted with custody, child support, parenting time or other family law issues, EXPERIENCE MATTERS…Let’s saddle up!

GETTING DIVORCED?…Let’s saddle up. I’ll help you keep the entire house—(989) 430-4362
07/29/2023

GETTING DIVORCED?…Let’s saddle up. I’ll help you keep the entire house—(989) 430-4362

EXPERIENCE MATTERS…Let’s saddle up!
05/26/2023

EXPERIENCE MATTERS…Let’s saddle up!

WHAT!…MY PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT ISN’T IRONCLAD?Prenuptial agreements have many benefits, but they are not ironclad.Prenupt...
04/12/2023

WHAT!…MY PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT ISN’T IRONCLAD?

Prenuptial agreements have many benefits, but they are not ironclad.

Prenuptial agreements permit parties to contractually predetermine how various issues, including the division of assets and liabilities and payment of alimony, will be addressed in the event of a divorce. The parties’ right to contractually agree on these issues, however, does not prevent a trial court from resolving the divorce proceeding in a manner that is contrary to the parties’ prenuptial agreement if the trial court believes such a resolution is necessary for purposes of promoting fairness and equity.

This was underscored in the 2017 case of Allard v Allard, where the Michigan Court of Appeals (on remand from the Michigan Supreme Court) confirmed that a prenuptial agreement cannot abrogate a trial court’s ability to ensure equity consistent with the statutes relating to divorce proceedings. Specifically, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a trial court had the authority to invade property awarded to one spouse under a prenuptial agreement and award some of that property to the other spouse if: (a) the property division provided for in the prenuptial agreement was “insufficient for the suitable support and maintenance” of the other spouse at the time of the divorce (See MCL 552.23(1)); or (b) the other spouse “contributed to the acquisition, improvement, or accumulation of the property.” (See MCL 552. 401).

Many states have passed or are in the process of passing legislation to help bring uniformity among jurisdictions in the use and application of premarital agreements by codifying one of two uniform acts—either the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act (“UPMAA”) or Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (“UPAA”). In March of 2022, Michigan’s Family Law Section Council voted unanimously to adopt a version of the UPMAA that acknowledges and preserves a trial court’s authority to invade separate property under the circumstances identified in the Allard case. If a legislative sponsor is secured, Michigan’s proposed version of the UPMAA (and the holding in Allard) could become codified in statute soon.

So, why have a prenuptial agreement if it is not ironclad? A premarital agreement expresses the parties’ intent and wishes in the event of a divorce and, as such, expedites resolution of the divorce proceeding and avoids significant expense. A trial court will enforce a prenuptial agreement if it is freely made, fully discloses the parties’ assets and liabilities and provides for a fair and equitable disposition of the divorce proceeding. So, when drafting a prenuptial agreement, measures should and can be employed that reduce or, preferably, eliminate a trial court’s need to invade separate property or award alimony in a divorce proceeding contrary to the parties’ prenuptial agreement.

If you have questions or need help with drafting a prenuptial agreement, let’s saddle up. Call today and let me “Ride for the Brand.”

EMPLOYERS…DON’T ACQUIESCE TO UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS!An employer’s state unemployment tax rate is directly affected by the n...
03/04/2023

EMPLOYERS…DON’T ACQUIESCE TO UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS!

An employer’s state unemployment tax rate is directly affected by the number of former employees who collect unemployment compensation benefits after their separation. Therefore, employers should not acquiesce to claims. Rather, they should strive to keep their tax rate low by properly evaluating and, when appropriate, defending against unemployment compensation benefit claims filed by employees.

The claims process can appear confusing and cumbersome, but I can simplify things and help you through. I have represented employers in connection with unemployment compensation benefit claims for more than three decades. I am also the only attorney in central Michigan that is an approved “Advocate” to represent employers through the claim hearing process under the state of Michigan’s Advocacy Program at no cost to your business.

If your business Is confronted with an unemployment compensation benefit claim filed by a former employee, do not simply acquiesce to it. I can evaluate the claim and your possible defenses at no cost. Give me a call and let me “Ride for the Brand.”

I’m excited to announce the opening of my new law practice—GANNON LAW, PLC. I hope you will “Like” and “Follow” this new...
02/07/2023

I’m excited to announce the opening of my new law practice—GANNON LAW, PLC. I hope you will “Like” and “Follow” this new Facebook business page for my firm. Also, keep an eye out for my firm’s website at gannonlawplc.com, which will be coming soon.

GANNON LAW, PLC will provide tough, but fair legal representation and is always “Riding for the Brand.”

What is “Riding for the Brand?”

Those who know me, know I’m a cowboy at heart. In the cowboy world, “Riding for the Brand” means being loyal to your client, to respect their interests and protect with integrity what is theirs as if it was your own.

I understand your accomplishments and future goals are of utmost importance and appreciate your trust when choosing my firm to help you from a legal perspective. Your trust is sustaining and my firm will strive to do its best when representing you—whether it’s helping you further evolve and prosper or pursuing and protecting your legal rights in court. When you saddle up with GANNON LAW, PLC, you work directly with me—an attorney with over 35 years of proven legal experience. You become a priority and can be assured my firm is always “Riding for the Brand.”

What legal services will GANNON LAW, PLC provide?

FAMILY LAW

Legal representation in planning for a possible divorce is just as important as the legal representation in the divorce proceeding itself—you need both. Pre- and post-nuptial agreements and succession planning can go a long way in possibly easing the stress a divorce can impose on you, personally, and/or your business. Also, in the event of a divorce, tough, but fair legal representation is necessary to protect your personal and business rights and interests. I have more than three decades of legal experience in successfully representing clients in family law matters. Call today and let me “Ride for the Brand.”

BUSINESS LAW

Whether you need assistance with starting a business, growing a business, minimizing business risks or maximizing business opportunities, I can help. I have assisted clients in a multitude of business law matters over the past 35 years, including matters relating to business formation, business succession planning, personnel, contract and document drafting/review, business restructuring, financial workouts and business purchases, sales and closures. In addition, if you are confronted with business litigation, I can provide the tough, but fair legal representation you need. Call today and let me “Ride for the Brand.”

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Properly managing your employees is vital. A happy employee is more productive and assists in driving the success of your business. A disgruntled employee, however, can lead to workplace disruption and, worse yet, the possibility of costly employment-related litigation such as wrongful termination, retaliation and discrimination claims. My more than 35 years of experience in employment law can help your business develop and implement policies and procedures to assist in managing employees and reducing exposure to employment-related claims. I am also the only attorney in the tri-county area approved by the State of Michigan’s “Advocacy Program” to represent employers in unemployment compensation benefit claims filed by employees at no cost to your business. Call today and let me “Ride for the Brand.”

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Litigation should always be a client’s last resort—it’s emotional, time-consuming and expensive.
Experienced litigators take this into consideration. Therefore, when confronted with a litigation matter, I first take the time to listen, objectively evaluate the parties’ competing perspectives and, if possible, help to resolve the dispute in the most advantageous and cost-effective manner for my client. However, if litigation is required, I can provide the tough, but fair legal representation needed. I have over three decades of experience representing clients in federal, state and administrative proceedings. Whether the matter is simple or complex, I have seen and handled them all, including matters involving breach of contract claims, collection claims, fraud claims, tortious interference claims, wrongful discharge, retaliation and discrimination claims, shareholder/member disputes and oppression claims and non-dischargeability, preference and other bankruptcy adversary claims. Call today and let me “Ride for the Brand.”

If you are in need of legal services, give me a call and let’s saddle up!

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2850 N. Wilson Drive
Sanford, MI
48657

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