Absent issues such as abuse, children in Michigan deserve to have the support of both parents, as well as a meaningful relationship with both parents. However, if a child’s parents were never married, and the child’s mother wishes to seek child support from the...
Many people in Michigan already know that if their blood-alcohol concentration is above the legal limit of 0.08%, they can be charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI). However, what they may not know is that there are three drunk driving violations that could...
Divorce isn’t easy. It can be extremely emotional, and most people who go through the process struggle to comprehend what their new life will look like. There are financial uncertainties, and familial relationships can change. If the thought of that is stressful for...
After a Michigan couple parts ways, child custody and visitation can be one of the most contentious issues they will deal with. To make these situations more complicated, the parents might live far apart making it harder to navigate custody and visitation. Whether the...
Each marriage in Michigan is unique. Even marriages that on the surface may seem similar to others, the inner workings of the marriage depend on the unique circumstances of the spouses involved in the marriage. Because each marriage is unique, if the couple ends up...
Driving in our state has its share of dangers. But, being accused of operating while intoxicated is a unique and scary situation. However, when one is charged with this based on an accident with a police patrol, the situation is even scarier. This is the situation one...
Some disagreements between two people are settled relatively amicably, after a good conversation and some understanding and forgiveness. However, other times arguments become hostile, leading to charges of assault or assault and battery. Assault and battery Many...
In Michigan, drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be a significant danger. It is understandable that law enforcement will initiate campaigns to catch these drivers. Still, simply because a person was accused of drunk...
It is an unfortunate fact that domestic violence, which can include physical, verbal and emotional abuse, affects many Grand Rapids families. Oftentimes, it is domestic violence that leads to a divorce or a breakup, meaning that the couple will have to either agree on...
Any criminal charges in Michigan can have serious ramifications that may negatively impact a person’s life. They can be incarcerated, fined and face a variety of long-term legal, personal and professional problems. This is especially true for domestic incidents and...
