The concept of marriage is that you stay with the other person for the rest of your life. The reality often proves different. All sorts of pressures can drive a couple apart. The current divorce rate is around 39%, but the probability of a marriage ending can climb...
Shared custody or co-parenting has become the go-to solution in modern divorces. The courts generally view shared custody as being in the best interests of children. For most families, the kids benefit from seeing both parents frequently. However, not every newly...
As in other states, shoplifting is a criminal offense in Michigan. Under state law, shoplifting is retail fraud. The consequences upon conviction are harsher than you may have thought. What constitutes shoplifting? Retail fraud occurs through the following actions:...
You've likely seen companies advertising on television and radio that offer to help people settle their credit card debt for less than their current balance. Other companies offer consolidation loans or payday advances to help people who are struggling financially. As...
Law enforcement agencies in Michigan are always on the lookout for impaired drivers. Anyone behind the wheel of a vehicle could get pulled over for erratic driving and possibly charged if the evidence indicates chemical impairment or alcohol intoxication. Anyone with...
Ending a decades-long marriage is rarely easy. Even people who are unhappy in their marriages often decide they’d rather stay with the person they’ve spent most of their life with than take a chance on what life will bring if they’re on their own. Deciding whether or...
Shared custody arrangements are the new normal for most divorcing parents. Although many familial factors influence the exact way that judges split up custody, most divorcing parents can expect to share custody of their children with their ex. Evenly split or 50/50...
Cabin life is a big part of summer for a lot of people in Michigan. Whether you inherited a rural cabin from your parents or you and your spouse bought one so you would have someplace to escape with your kids every summer, you probably love your little getaway....
As January gets closer, we can expect to see a surge of divorces in the United States. The rates of new filings are set to soar, just as they do every year, as soon as the holiday season ends. Generally, the increase in divorce rates in January is about 25%. Some...
When your doctor asks you how many drinks you have per week, or when a police officer asks you how many drinks you had that evening, do you know exactly how to count them? It seems simple enough, but many people make critical mistakes that can lead to DUI arrests. ...
