General Law Resources

• Legal Information Institute — features links to constitutions, statues, regulations and court opinions by jurisdiction
• Findlaw — includes sections for the layperson, legal topics and laws for 50 states
• Michigan Courts Self Help Center — includes information on court procedures and official court forms
• State Bar of Michigan Online Legal Help Center — contains links on sources for different topics in the law, finding a lawyer and researching Michigan law
• Michigan eLibrary (MeL) — information on courts, administrative decisions, finding legal assistance, legal resources, federal and multi-state legal resources, Michigan Legal resources, statutes and regulations

Family Law

• Michigan Parenting Time Guideline
• Michigan’s Friend of the Court: Support, Custody and Visitation for Michigan Children

Landlord Tenant

Practical Guide for Landlord and Tenants

Bankruptcy

• US Bankruptcy Court for Western District of Michigan — contains information on how to file for bankruptcy without an attorney
• Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms
• US Courts: Bankruptcy Resources and Forms

Debtor and Creditor Law

• Michigan Attorney General
• Consumer Protection Resources Guides

Elder Law

• Medicare
• ABA Commission on Law and Aging
• Changes and Choices: Legal Rights of Senior Adults

Immigration

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Foreclosure

• Michigan Attorney General: Tips to Avoid Foreclosure
• Federal Trade Commission: Foreclosure
• HUD Avoiding Home Foreclosure

Social Security

• Social Security
• AARP Social Security Center

Veterans

• National Veterans Legal Services Program
• Project Salute: Students and Lawyers Assisting US Troops Everywhere Exclusively with Federal Benefits
• Veterans Benefits and Services: Federal, State and Local Programs for Veterans Past, Present and Future

Wills and Estate Planning

Planning for Your Peace of Mind: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Medical and Legal Decisions

Other Useful Resources

• Filing Appeals and Original Actions: An Appellant’s Guide to Navigating the Appellate Process
• Setting Aside a Conviction
• Driver License Restoration
• Emancipation of Minors
• Common Legal Citations and Where to Find Them