Handling holidays and vacations in shared custody arrangements can be challenging but is necessary for maintaining a balanced family dynamic. Parents must work together to ensure that both parents and children enjoy these special times without unnecessary stress....
Year: 2024
3 potential strategies for dividing debt during a divorce
During property division in a divorce, it is common for parties to forget or give little importance to debts compared to assets. However, understanding the allocation of marital debt and how to handle it are vital to achieving a fair and equitable division of marital...
Drug offenses near school zones lead to harsher penalties
Imagine this scenario: You’re running a quick errand near your neighborhood school when an officer pulls you over for a traffic stop. During the stop, the officer finds a small amount of marijuana in your vehicle. You expect just to get a citation since recreational...
The challenges of being falsely accused of domestic violence
Facing false accusations of domestic violence can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming situation. If you face a domestic violence charge, you may have to deal with the profound consequences of such allegations on your personal and professional life, which can...
What decisions do parents with legal custody usually make?
When parents share legal custody, or the right to make important decisions for their child, it is crucial to set how each parent will participate in various aspects of their child's life. Having only one way to resolve all issues involving a child’s upbringing will...
What can you expect in a contentious divorce?
Disputes are the very root cause of contentious divorces. Parties may disagree on various legal issues, such as the grounds for divorce, custody of children, division of assets and debts, spousal support and child support. However, these challenges hold deeper...
Sell or stay: Questions to consider about your marital home
Deciding what to do with the marital home is one of the most significant and emotionally challenging decisions you'll face during a divorce. This decision isn't just emotionally driven—it's also financially complex. Whether you're leaning towards selling or staying,...
Signs of a fair and reasonable plea offer
Facing criminal charges can be an incredibly stressful and uncertain time. When the prosecution makes a plea offer, it may seem tempting to take it and move on. However, not all plea deals are fair and reasonable. It is important to carefully weigh your options and...
How Michigan courts divide property in a divorce
When a marriage ends in divorce, one of the most critical issues to address is property division. In Michigan, this process is based on the concept of 'equitable distribution,' which aims for a fair, though not necessarily equal, division of marital wealth....
How do Michigan’s OWI laws work for commercial drivers?
It’s dangerous to drive while intoxicated due to alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two. Intoxication impairs a driver’s senses, reaction time and judgment, making them a hazardous liability on the road. This is why Michigan treats operating while intoxicated...