Over the past 25 years, the divorce rate in Michigan and across the country for couples 25 to 39 has decreased by 21%, which some attribute to people getting older when they tie the knot and fewer millennial couples deciding to walk down the aisle than previous...
Year: 2019
The basics of a misdemeanor
When people receive misdemeanor charges in Michigan, they may wonder what this charge means for their lives. It is important to understand what a misdemeanor is, as well as how it might impact a person's life. Many people may know that people receive misdemeanor...
Parental alienation can be harmful for children
Unfortunately, not all Michigan couples who have children together wind up staying with one another for the long haul, and while many couples split up and co-parent relatively well, others struggle to do the same. At WN Law, we recognize, that, in some cases, parents...
Know the penalties for Michigan DUI
Are you aware of the potential consequences of driving under the influence in Michigan? The state distinguishes between operating while visibly impaired and operating while intoxicated. These are the facts motorists should know about the various state penalties for an...
How can I help my children through divorce?
If you are a Michigan resident going through a divorce, you are already well-acquainted with how emotionally taxing and difficult it can be. However, divorce is not just difficult on the adults going through it, but it can also be extremely hard on children as well....
Heartache and depression after a divorce
For some people, bringing their marriage to a close can feel like a relief and take a lot of weight off of their shoulders. For others, however, the divorce process can be emotionally taxing, and some people may have regrets about various decisions that they made or...
Recovering owed child support payments
When one parent has physical custody of a child, he or she may rely on the help of the other parent to provide financial support to ensure a child's basic needs are met. Problems can occur when one parent is late with payments or stops making them altogether. People...
Divorce over 50 can be a financial bust
The number of couples in Michigan and around the country who divorce over the age of 50 has increased more than two-fold over the last 20 years. However, experts say that splitting in later life, a phenomenon known as "gray divorce", can create a unique set of...
How safe is it to drive after using any kind of drug?
Like most people, you may associate impaired driving with intoxication from alcohol. Drunk driving is a common offense and receives lots of attention. However, it is not the only substance that causes impairment in a driver. Drugs of all kinds do too. It is...
Keeping the family home following a divorce
When Michigan couples decide that it is time to get a divorce, determining what to do about the family home could be a difficult decision. If there are kids involved, the primary parent may wish to keep the home to make the transition easier for the children. In these...