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...
As a parent who is going through a divorce, you want to do what is best for your children. It can be difficult to know what to do to make them more comfortable as you work on parenting plans and custody arrangements, but it’s important that you do. Depending on the...
The more assets you share with your spouse, the more the two of you will have to negotiate during your divorce. High-asset marriages often come with plenty of assets for the two of you to split, as well as a situation with two people on very different financial...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers numerous benefits for those struggling financially. You won't have to liquidate your assets before your discharge, which means you can still file when you have significant personal assets. You also qualify to file while earning...
The divorce process can be highly stressful at the best of times. Lengthy and contentious litigation can often be quite costly, both emotionally and financially. Unsurprisingly, this is not an exciting prospect for many spouses. As a result, couples in Michigan often...
Michigan law generally requires parents to provide for their children until they reach the age of majority. Parents who do not have custody typically have to make regular payments towards food, clothing, housing costs and health insurance. Even if you share custody...
If you stay under the legal limit (a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%) does that mean you can’t get charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI)? After all, the limit exists so that the courts can assume you were impaired. If you’re under it, wouldn’t...
Have you been thinking about divorce all summer and simply putting it off? This is fairly common. Summertime is supposed to be fun for kids and it’s often busy for families. It just doesn’t seem like the right time to get divorced. These are just some of the reasons...
