When a couple divorces, the home that they once shared typically gets sold while the profits get equally distributed between the two. However, this process is not always viable for real estate investors. If you are a real estate investor in Michigan, you should...
Property division after a divorce
The division of property after a divorce is one of the things that a court decides during the divorce process in Michigan. The court determines a division that is fair between both parties so that you each have an equal amount of property. Sometimes, however, it is...
Proving impairment in drugged driving cases
When prosecutors in Michigan and around the country seek to prove intoxication in drunk driving cases, they usually introduce the results of breath or blood tests that show the defendant was behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. The...
Drug possession penalties in Michigan
The penalties for possessing illegal drugs in Michigan vary widely based on the substance and amount involved. The most serious penalties are reserved for individuals found in possession of Schedule I or II controlled substances. Schedule I drugs are highly addictive...
How can filing for divorce benefit you financially?
Many people in Michigan view divorce as an ending. But for some people, divorce is actually a beginning. A newly divorced individual gets to live the way they want to without having to answer to their former spouse. Filing for divorce even has certain financial...
Are divorced people eligible for spousal Social Security?
When a couple files for divorce in Michigan, the things that they once took for granted are suddenly called into question. Many couples wonder what will happen to their Social Security payments after they get divorced. Will they still be eligible for spousal benefits,...
Why hire a financial planner during a divorce in Michigan?
While arguments about money are often cited as a frequent cause of divorce, ending a marriage can result in its own set of financial issues. If one of the individuals didn't manage the couple's money and didn't know much about their assets, they might find themselves...
Visitation transportation plans ease custody sharing issues
Shared custody often results from a divorce. When the former spouses agree to share custody of their children, the issue of transportation arises. While many marriages end on relatively peaceful terms, many do not. Whether your divorce ended amicably or under a cloud...
Important factors for white collar charges
White collar crimes happen more frequently than people may think. Many people may not think white collar crimes are very serious, perhaps due to their nonviolent nature, but the law treats them as serious criminal offenses. For those who may be facing such charges, it...
How your disability could have factored into your arrest
Many people have disabilities. Quite a few fall under the purview of the ADA, depending on the situation. Even if your disability does not, it could have factored unfairly into your arrest. For example, if you rolled or hurt your ankle earlier in the day and told that...