Grand Rapids is the second-largest population center in the state, and that high population density means that Kent County does see more crime than many other counties across Michigan. However, it’s worth noting that the rate of both property crime and violent crime...
Year: 2020
Can My Ex Take My Child’s Cellphone Away?
Cell phones are pretty much indispensable to modern life -- and it’s no longer unusual for every member of a family over 12 years of age (if not younger) to have their own phone. Many households have “cut the cord” entirely on their landlines. That makes your child...
How would a DUI conviction impact your professional goals?
An impaired-driving arrest isn't just embarrassing. It is potentially the start of a very difficult time in your life. Going to court to defend yourself, dealing with the loss of your license and even coping with a criminal record are all common consequences for an...
How a misdemeanor plea could impact your criminal record
When the state decides to charge you with a crime, they will often try to charge you with the most severe offense possible under the circumstances. One of the reasons that prosecutors bring serious charges against defendants is to push them into accepting plea deals...
Teens commit crimes due to peer pressure
To understand teen crime, it’s important to look not just at the statistics, but at the reasons that it happens. Many crimes are minor -- drinking while underage, shoplifting items that cost less than $10, etc. -- and parents may be perplexed as to why their teen...
3 reasons mediation could be right for your divorce
You and your spouse made the decision to divorce together. After another night of arguing, you finally determined that this marriage was not working out for you. You have two children, plenty of assets and concerns about your finances, but you know that consciously...
Is a calm divorce possible?
Many individuals think that their divorce is going to be a nightmare of fights and disagreements. This isn’t always the way that things work. Some couples going through the end of their marriage really are able to make the process calm and easy, even as they continue...
Driving under the influence of marijuana
Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in Michigan, and there are shops in West Michigan. Though they are not within Grand Rapids itself, a short drive out of the city can take residents to these shops where they can purchase marijuana much as they would purchase...
Could domestic violence accusations affect your pending divorce?
Domestic violence and divorce have a strange relationship with one another. On the one hand, legitimate cases of domestic violence can often lead to the victim requesting a divorce and possibly protective order from the state of Michigan. However, it is also possible...
What assets will the courts split in your Michigan divorce?
Facing an imminent divorce means dealing with uncertainty about your future. From not knowing how much time you get to spend with your children to not knowing where you'll be living, divorce can leave you in a state of confusing limbo. Although it may not be possible...