A Michigan search warrant may be subject to challenge if it lacks probable cause, contains false information or fails to identify the place or items to be searched with sufficient particularity. Police must also follow the required procedures when obtaining and...
Many people use the term DUI to describe drunk driving charges as they are more familiar with it. However, Michigan law uses the term Operating While Intoxicated, or OWI. You may also hear the term Operating While Visibly Impaired, or OWVI. These are different charges...
A promising job offer or relatives in another city can make a move feel unavoidable. When you share custody, though, relocation becomes a legal event rather than a personal choice. Michigan law may require the other parent's consent or judicial approval before you...
While the foundation of marriage is love and trust, it is also a financial partnership. As time goes by, a couple’s financial situation can change. In Michigan, many couples use a postnuptial agreement to help handle these changes. If you are already married but want...
When summer break begins, the structured outline of routines disappears. Summer camps are often an essential way to keep kids engaged and active. However, for co-parents, it can create disagreements between scheduling and paying the bills. Summer camps can easily...
Police officers must balance the civil rights of everyone with their need to investigate. Everyone physically present in the United States enjoys the protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the Fourth Amendment. People have protection from...
You typically cannot waive child custody rights when creating a prenuptial agreement. You also cannot write it in such a way that you are guaranteed custody rights of your future children. As a general rule, prenuptial agreements should not address child custody at...
When the youngest child moves out of the house, and the parents are once again living on their own, they are often referred to as empty nesters. For many, this happens when their children leave to go to college, get a job, join the military or take other similar...
When most people think about DWI charges, they may picture alcohol or illegal drugs. Some drivers may be surprised, however, to learn that legally prescribed medications can also lead to serious allegations of impaired driving. Prescription medications are often taken...
For some people, the emotional toll of an impending divorce might prompt drinking and other questionable decisions. A spouse self-medicating with alcohol is potentially vulnerable to an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge. Other times, one spouse's arrest for an...