When charges are dropped against a convicted criminal defendant after a significant period of incarceration, the reasons for such a sharp turn in the course of justice are rarely revealed – and even more rarely, do the reasons for dropping the charges provide a...
R&B singer Miguel has filed for divorce from his wife of three years Nazanin Mandi. The couple were together for 17 years in total, officially tying the knot in 2018 at an intimate ceremony at Hummingbird Ranch in Simi Valley, California. Although the split was...
Let’s face it, no one ever wants to find out what happens if they get pulled over for drunk driving in Michigan. We have all heard horror stories of jail time, fines, license revocation, etc. and going through it can make a person feel hopeless and scared. If a person...
When two people fall in love, exchange wedding vows and start a family, the world they build together blends all aspects of their financial and emotional lives. But it is a legal contract that holds a marriage together in the eyes of the law. When the couple decides...
When your spouse serves you with divorce papers it may come as a complete surprise or, if your marriage was floundering for a while, no surprise at all. Either way, you will want to take certain steps if you are served with divorce papers to protect your interests...
Most residents in and around Grand Rapids are aware of the basic hazards of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) – a large fine, restrictions on driving privileges, and perhaps a period of incarceration. What most people fail to comprehend is how quickly...
There are many reasons why a couple might file for divorce; however, in Michigan and other no-fault states, one does not need a reason listed when filing for divorce. Nonetheless, many marriages will dissolve due to domestic violence or abuse. In these matters, taking...
In Michigan, drivers who are accused of operating while intoxicated (OWI) must remember the litany of consequences they may face in the aftermath. Among the penalties that can be assessed are fines, jail time, community service, a driver’s license suspension, points...
When a Michigan couple gets married, they are filled with excitement and optimism for their future. But not every marriage lasts forever and occasionally a divorce becomes imminent. A divorce can be one of the worst times of a person’s life, not only for emotional...
Child support is an important family law topic that is relevant to Michigan parents who have minor children and who go through divorces or separations. When two parents end their relationship, they must find ways to provide their children with love, support, and...
