You may have heard of the positive aspects of "birdnesting," which is when two divorced parents allow the children to stay in the family home. These parents then set up a custody schedule where they move in and out of that house, allowing them each to have custody at...
Property division is one of the most contentious issues in any divorce, more so when the couple cannot agree on how to divide the marital estate. In such cases, a judge will determine how the division will proceed, guided by state laws. This can only happen after the...
Plea bargaining can be initiated by either the prosecution or the defense. When a plea bargain is in the works both sides will negotiate the terms of a sentence. When the defense feels that they have reached the right agreement, they will present the bargain to the...
Living with a narcissist is difficult, and so is divorcing them. If you are parting ways with a narcissist, there is a pretty good chance they will not fade quietly out of your life. After all, these individuals are self-centered and controlling to the extreme. If...
Some couples divorce when their children are quite young, so the main custody concerns are ensuring adequate parental access and an appropriate share of child care responsibility, even if that responsibility is primarily financial. When your children are older, there...
Although the Miranda Warning is one of the best-known protections extended to those in state custody, it is widely misunderstood and misrepresented. Many people mistakenly assume that they have grounds to challenge their arrest based on their misinterpretation of the...
If you’re a long-distance parent following separation or divorce, you likely feel like you’re missing out on a lot. Maintaining regular communication can be challenging, even with so many options available. Even if your co-parent makes sure you can spend time with...
What attracts people to each other? Lots of characteristics can bring a couple together at the start of their relationship and throughout its duration. Looks, common interests and goals, shared values, similar upbringings and the ease of being in each other’s company...
In many marriages, both people work together to handle the finances. But there are also many couples who essentially relegate that duty to one or the other. If your spouse was the one who handle all of your financial decisions and budgeting, and you are now going to...
Many people who get pulled over for drunk driving in Michigan showed clear signs of impairment before the traffic stop. Maybe they swerved all over the road or failed to maintain a consistent speed. Officers know how to identify the signs of impaired driving. When...
