Facing any kind of drug charges in Michigan is serious business. Depending upon which type of drug authorities allege you possessed at the time of your arrest, and the quantity thereof, a conviction could put you in prison for a lengthy period of time as...
Year: 2018
In the best interest of the child: refusing visitation
As many Michigan parents know, navigating parenting after a split can be sensitive and complicated. In many cases, there is a court-mandated visitation schedule designed to make sure that the child continues their relationship with both parents. However, if there are...
Parentage and the child support process
In many Michigan child support cases, parentage may need to be established either because it is in doubt or because the father contests paternity. Maternity is typically established via the mother's giving birth to the child. The child support and paternity rules vary...
When student loan debt leads to divorce
Many Michigan millennials are struggling under the burden of student loan debt. Overall, only 22 percent of people of their generation are free of debt, and student loans are a major factor in that statistic. Student loan borrowers owe an average of $34,144, and that...
Changes ahead to alimony, other elements of divorce
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 may change the divorce landscape for some couples in Michigan whose divorces are finalized after the end of 2018. The law sunsets in 2025, so it may not last, but in the meantime, couples should be aware of the changes. One of the...
Avoid errors when you are preparing for property division
The property division phase of your divorce need not be the grueling event you envision if you prepare well and approach it in a practical, business-like manner. You can keep conflict to a minimum if you avoid these five mistakes when facing property division. 1....
Things to think about when making a parenting schedule
Michigan residents who have children and get divorced may have to resolve child custody and visitation issues. When parents are trying to figure out how to design their parenting plans, there are several things they should consider so that their plans will work for...
Why it’s important to update beneficiaries after divorce
When people in Michigan decide to divorce, it can be particularly important for them to take action after the divorce to ensure that their life insurance policies and other important accounts are appropriately updated. Some people deal with matters like life insurance...
Wrongful convictions highlight eyewitness mistakes
Eyewitness identification can be a significant factor in criminal cases in Michigan and throughout the United States. However, because it relies on human memory and recognition, it can be a deeply flawed form of evidence. In fact, eyewitness mistakes have been...
Planning for alimony
Michigan residents who plan to get a divorce should know that due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, they will not be able to deduct any alimony they have to pay to comply with separation of divorce agreements that become effective in 2019 and later. For the...