Bankruptcy is a bit like the joker in a game of Rummy. While you could deploy it at any point, it is best to save it until you really need it. Judging whether you should hold out a little longer or file for bankruptcy now is not simple. Once you file, you will not be...
Michigan moved to legalize marijuana in 2018. Yet, it is not a blanket invitation for everyone to consume when and where they want. The permission to partake comes with specific conditions. If you are under 21 years of age, the police can charge you if you have...
Not only is the divorce procedure trying on spouses, children can be significantly impacted as well. It is almost certain that the child will have to absorb major changes in their day-to-day life, but there are also ways to ease the transition. Just because a marriage...
Many divorces are settled outside of court. More people than ever before now recognize the value of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, which means they are in a position to file an uncontested divorce when their marriage ends. Additionally, many people now turn to...
Anyone who has been arrested for committing a criminal offense must be taken before the judge for arraignment. This is the first formal court appearance a defendant makes when facing criminal charges. During the arraignment, the judge will read out the offense the...
Life is constantly changing. Sometimes, the changes can be so significant that the existing custody or visitation arrangement you have with your ex-spouse no longer seems tenable. But with so much at stake, how do you know it is time to petition the court for custody...
Everyone knows that filing for bankruptcy will drag down their credit score. However, there are myths going around about the exact impact that a bankruptcy filing will have on your credit report and score. While you can expect an immediate and noticeable reduction in...
When you ask your spouse for a divorce, they may ask you why. And the reason that you give them may be something like the fact that you just don’t love them anymore or that you feel like the two of you have been drifting apart. Like any dating relationship, romantic...
A minor in possession (MIP) charge is typically used when a young person is found to be in possession of alcohol. No one is legally allowed to buy or possess alcohol until they are 21 years of age or older, but many high school and college students find ways to access...
The holidays are a time when you can see your friends and family. They can also be a time when people are at a greater risk of getting DUIs. Why? It’s more likely that people will go to parties, bars and events where alcohol is present. This year, it’s important to...
