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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...
Divorce is not the four-letter word it once was, but this does not mean that it has become any easier. Even just the decision to file for divorce is normally an arduous choice. After all, especially for those that have been married for decades, the thought of starting...
State legislators in Michigan live in something of a glass bubble. Every time they stray into one or more kinds of impropriety, they are immediately subject to criticism from several sources. A prime example of this phenomenon is the recent arrest of Rep. Bryan...
Divorce is a complicated process but is often more complicated for couples with children. The main hurdle that these couples face is determining who will get custody of the kids. One reason this can be difficult is because most people are not familiar with the...
If you are getting a divorce, making sure that your child’s needs are met once the divorce is finalized is of critical importance. In Michigan, the time each parent spends with the child (when the parents live in separate households) is referred to as parenting time....