For most younger Americans, the divorce rate has been dropping for a while. It’s declining for those who are under 45 years old, for example. There are a few different reasons why this happens. One thing is that couples tend to cohabitate more often before marriage,...
Under Michigan law, people who are convicted of driving under the influence have their driver’s license revoked for a time. Depending on the offense, a driver may be able to get a restricted license that allows them to drive as long as they have an ignition interlock...
Domestic violence is one of the top reasons for families breaking up, causing immense emotional and psychological trauma. While physical assault is the most clearly defined form of domestic violence, it's essential to acknowledge that abuse can also take on subtler...
Dealing with a toxic spouse is a difficult experience, and you may finally have to divorce them for your sake and the sake of your children. In Michigan, you may have to co-parent with your former spouse after the divorce. This requires establishing a structured and...
Being pulled over and questioned for DUI is serious. If you are convicted, you will face serious consequences. If you are pulled over by law enforcement under suspicion of DUI, it's crucial to know how to handle the situation responsibly to minimize the potential...
When caught up in a criminal case, you may get a proposition for a plea deal, which is an offer from the prosecution (likely) to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a lighter sentence in exchange for avoiding a trial. While it may be a good deal, a plea deal...
These days, plea deals are more common than criminal trials. It’s estimated that roughly 98% of criminal cases in federal courts end that way, and figures in local jurisdictions are not thought to be much different. None of that means that a plea agreement is right...
If you’re facing an operating while intoxicated (OWI) or other impaired driving-related charge, it’s crucial to take it seriously and consider all the potential effects that a conviction could have on your life. For example, if you travel to Canada for business,...
If you’re concerned that your spouse is going to try to hide assets during a divorce, there are many ways for them to do it. Some people simply try to transfer assets into hidden locations, such as moving money into an overseas bank account without telling their...
Michigan has new safe gun storage laws taking effect on Feb. 13 as well as a number of others related to gun safety. That’s exactly one year after the mass shooting at Michigan State University in which a man killed three students and injured others. It also comes...