You have probably heard that you have a right to remain silent as an American citizen. The ability to avoid self-incrimination is a hallmark of the justice system in this country. If you watch police TV shows and movies, they often start reciting the Miranda Rights --...
It’s no secret that figuring out a parenting plan can be difficult. You want to share time with your ex so that you can both see the kids, but you both have busy schedules. Maybe you travel often for work. Perhaps you just don’t live that close to each other anymore....
A criminal record can hold you back for decades. A single assault conviction or drug possession charge could limit your educational and employment opportunities. Expungements are the legal process that allows people to seal the record of previous legal issues to move...
To many people, the idea that “drugs are addictive” is simply a given. They assume that all drugs pose a risk of addiction that can later lead to substance abuse and other problems. They may be surprised by what they find. For instance, marijuana is generally thought...
It’s true that you can find examples of young people who get married at 18 and stay married the rest of their lives, just as you can find examples of people who get married at 30 and wind up divorced by 35. However, the statistics are clear that young marriages lead...
Michigan's operating while intoxicated (OWI) laws prohibit individuals from operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance. These can all impact the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Any motorist with an .08 or...
It's not uncommon for young people to graduate college only to find themselves swimming in significant debt. Others may find themselves uninsured because they're in between jobs when they face a medical emergency and end up with a pile of bills. These are just two...
If you’re over 50 and you file for divorce, you may hear it referred to as "a gray divorce." This is simply done to differentiate it from the sheer number of divorces that happen at a younger age -- such as couples in their 30s and 40s with school-aged children. ...
People who are facing bankruptcy often cite high credit card bills. They assume that they’ve made a mistake with these cards. What really may have happened, however, is just that the credit cards themselves were designed to promote consumer overspending. It's a common...
Co-parenting or shared custody after a divorce can put many limitations on your personal freedom. For example, you can't just schedule outings with the kids or a business trip until you confirm any changes in your parenting schedule with your ex or arrange for child...
