Michigan Family Law Blog
Establishing child custody in Michigan: The basics
Child custody is a broad topic that only legal minds can fully interpret. Every custody case is unique, depending on the couple and what the law provides. In Michigan, the law covers child custody under the equitable parent doctrine. However, custody matters are...
DUI penalties in Michigan
Michigan's Impaired Driving Law establishes significant penalties for drivers caught behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You can receive a DUI with blood alcohol content of over 0.08% or higher than 0.02% if you are younger than 21. Before...
Child dies in crash, father faces drunk driving charges
There is perhaps no worse experience a parent can go through than the loss of a child. Prosecutors in Macomb County, Michigan, acknowledge the pain of a father whose alleged drunk driving caused a crash that killed his 7-year-old son. Nevertheless, they have proceeded...
How do you handle holiday season changes with your children?
Changing or losing holiday traditions with your children in Michigan for the first time since your divorce may seem almost as though you have suffered the death of a loved one. If you are used to having loud, exciting and memorable holiday celebrations and now you are...
How to navigate life post-divorce
The focus of couples who are going through a divorce in Michigan is often on the details, such as asset division and child custody, of the proceedings as opposed to future life. While it is important to prioritize getting a fair and equitable settlement, each partner...
Debunking common myths about alimony
A number of incorrect assumptions exist regard alimony, with the chief among these being that it is awarded in all divorce cases in Westland and that it is only given to women. In reality, the laws regulating alimony (or “spousal support” or “maintenance,” as it is...
Can a bankruptcy prevent foreclosure?
Financial struggles can often start out small, yet can quickly grow to the point of impacted many aspects of your life in Westland. One is your standing with your mortgage lender. If you fall too far behind on your monthly payments, your lender could try to foreclose...
Spousal support is more likely in a high-asset divorce
Because you and your spouse have significant assets, spousal support is more likely to be an option in your Michigan divorce than it would for a couple with only moderate incomes. One reason is that ability of one spouse to pay the alimony is a factor in whether the...
The purpose of field sobriety tests
Most people in Michigan know that before a law enforcement officer can place them under arrest, they must have some form of evidence to support the arrest. The type of evidence needed will vary for each type of crime, of course. In the case of charges involving...
The effects of drug convictions on financial aid for college
American students pay some of the highest costs in the world for accessing higher education. Whereas students in Germany, Greece or even Cuba may access school for free, American students pay tens of thousands of dollars to attend colleges and universities. Through...
