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....
There are many different drugs that people use in Michigan. They have different purposes and many times they are useful if people take them with a valid prescription. However, there many people who take these drugs without a valid prescription and there are others who...
If one is reading this blog, it is possible that they are thinking about divorce. Thoughts of divorce can come up for a variety of reasons. But, especially during the last 12 months, with the divorce tsunami in full swing, thoughts of divorce are natural. After all,...
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...
