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...
Custody issues tend to be one of the most pressing aspects of a divorce between parents. Both parents usually want to claim more time with their children. However, when ruling on child custody, the court will always look into what is in the child’s best interest. But...
Divorce can be a turbulent experience; one that can trigger people to act in ways that might be totally out of character. There are situations that you cannot help during the divorce process. However, some behaviors can set you up for serious legal troubles. One such...
One of the main reasons that people in America are in debt is due to medical emergencies and medical treatments that are extremely costly. A broken arm, for example, could result in thousands of dollars in emergency care, X-rays, physical therapy and follow-up visits....
The more assets and income you have, the greater the risk is of a difficult and contentious divorce. These spouses may have plenty of motivation to use underhanded tactics for their own financial benefit in a divorce. Others just want to penalize their spouse by...
Bankruptcy is a way for you to stop creditor collection efforts and possibly to discharge many of your debts. Although people with any level of income can require bankruptcy protections, the most aggressive and fastest form of bankruptcy is only available to those...
Divorce is one of the most challenging life experiences you can go through because it affects several aspects of your life. However, when you have decided to file for divorce in Michigan, it is important that you understand the different stages of the divorce process...
