The ongoing pandemic has contributed to the trend of unmarried couples choosing to live together. But non-married couples, like over half of all married spouses, end their relationships. Married and unmarried couples should take steps to protect their property or they...
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Money secrets can lead to divorce or influence property division
Do you keep any secrets from your spouse? If so, you’re not alone. Whether it’s to avoid an argument or to spare someone’s feelings, we all tell a fib or lie by omission from time to time. But is it ok to lie about something as important as money? Most people would...
Alleged drunk driver accused of killing two construction workers
Motorists on Michigan’s highways, especially its network of Interstate highways, are familiar with signs warning of construction work and promising double fines for any violations. A woman from Belleville recently ran afoul of this warning and the increased penalties...
Fighting for the family home isn’t your only option in a divorce
When you are in the midst of a divorce, you may think you want to fight tooth-and-nail to keep the family home. After all, it may be one of your most valuable assets, both financially and emotionally, and sometimes we just want to “win” against our ex. However, have...
Five men accused of plot to kidnap Michigan governor
There are many things that an individual in Michigan may plan to do but will never go through with that. However, planning to commit a crime and not following through with it is not the same as planning to join a gym and not moving forward with it. Merely planning to...
How is paternity established in Michigan?
Absent issues such as abuse, children in Michigan deserve to have the support of both parents, as well as a meaningful relationship with both parents. However, if a child’s parents were never married, and the child’s mother wishes to seek child support from the...
What is the difference between OWVI and OWI?
Many people in Michigan already know that if their blood-alcohol concentration is above the legal limit of 0.08%, they can be charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI). However, what they may not know is that there are three drunk driving violations that could...
Tips for breaking the news of divorce to your kids
Divorce isn’t easy. It can be extremely emotional, and most people who go through the process struggle to comprehend what their new life will look like. There are financial uncertainties, and familial relationships can change. If the thought of that is stressful for...
Addressing long-distance parenting in custody and visitation
After a Michigan couple parts ways, child custody and visitation can be one of the most contentious issues they will deal with. To make these situations more complicated, the parents might live far apart making it harder to navigate custody and visitation. Whether the...
How the amount and duration of spousal support is decided
Each marriage in Michigan is unique. Even marriages that on the surface may seem similar to others, the inner workings of the marriage depend on the unique circumstances of the spouses involved in the marriage. Because each marriage is unique, if the couple ends up...