When a couple divorces in Michigan, spousal support is part of the property division process. Spouses may be surprised to know, however, that there is no formula to determine whether a person will receive spousal support or how much he or she might receive. The...
After Bruce Springsteen’s impactful, 2-minute Jeep commercial from the big game Sunday, the last thing anyone expected to hear about the Boss were DUI charges. But, the news broke Wednesday that this is exactly what happened. Arrested at a national park As first...
Getting pulled over for drunk driving in Michigan is a painful experience, and the penalties if convicted of operating while intoxicated (DUI/OWI) are severe. People will often try to keep law enforcement from gathering evidence by refusing to take a portable...
The prospect of being in a courtroom as part of a family law case can be quite intimidating for many people in Michigan. However, beyond the legal aspect of such a case, the issues at hand can be very personal as well, such as divorce, child custody or support issues...
While the divorce process itself can become complicated quickly, the process itself does not have to be contentious. In fact, there is a way to streamline the process to take out litigation. This alternative is called mediation. Why mediation? Essentially, because the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
