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...
When a Michigan driver is stopped in his or her vehicle by law enforcement, investigated for drunk driving and then arrested, it is important to understand the nature of the charges. An example of when there might be harsher penalties for a driving under the influence...
Like many other states, Michigan has a law which restricts parents who are following a court’s custody order from moving with their child. This law is likely to apply in the case of divorces, separations and situations where unmarried couples are subject to a...
Many divorced parents in Michigan struggle with the concept of sharing custody with their ex, as it can feel like they are not as involved in their child’s life as they were during the marriage. However, this does not have to be the case. Nowadays, many Michigan...
