Chapter 7 bankruptcy scares a lot of people because they often hear it called "liquidation" bankruptcy. They're naturally worried about losing everything they own. Well, the good news is that the vast majority of people who file for Chapter 7 don't have any assets...
The most likely circumstance under which someone will interact with police officers is when they're driving down the road in their vehicle. However, what seems like a stop for a relatively minor traffic offense can turn into a motorist's arrest on drug charges if the...
Raising a child isn’t easy, and you expected your divorce to complicate things a bit. What you didn’t expect, however, was your pre-teen child to suddenly announce that they intended to go live with their other parent. You have physical custody of your child right...
Michigan actually makes divorce fairly easy on couples, especially if they choose a “no-fault” option. A couple merely needs to allege that there’s been an irretrievable breakdown in their relationship to end their marriage. That doesn’t mean, however, that there...
Bankruptcy still carries social stigma. It is typical for people to think that filing for bankruptcy will lead to others judging them. There is a common myth that overspending and irresponsible credit card use are the primary reasons that people file for bankruptcy in...
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...
