A warrant allows Michigan police officers to enter your premises. For years, criminal defense attorneys argued that these warrants sometimes had too much breadth. Moreover, there was a need to clarify when the police need a warrant. The Supreme Court weighs in on...
Low-level crack cocaine offenders in Michigan and around the country recently received bad news about the possibility of a reduced sentence. The Supreme Court ruled that the wording in the First Step Act benefits convicts who possessed larger amounts of crack cocaine,...
When it comes to custody cases, family courts are committed to the best interests of the child. This is the principle judges work from in making all of their decisions. The vast majority of the time, courts interpret this as the child having at least some contact with...
Retirement accounts such as IRAs and pension plans can comprise much of a couple's net worth, especially as the couple nears retirement. When retirement assets are hefty, it is especially important to understand property division so that each spouse gets their fair...
As of April 11, new laws in Michigan make it easier for residents who have convictions involving non-violent crimes to have their records wiped clean. The state's new "Clean Slate" legislation allows offenders to apply for expungement after a minimum of five years has...
Minnesota couples get divorced for many different reasons, whether due to infidelity, money issues or other problems. When it comes to finances, there are a few common issues that tend to cause divorces. Financial infidelity When couples first get married, they tend...
Michigan police officers commonly use a police lineup as a way for victims to identify perpetrators. While this has been a longtime practice of police across the nation, a new study suggests that it might not be as accurate as people have thought. In fact, studies are...
You might have a high income and a house in a good neighborhood in Michigan, but that doesn't automatically mean you'll get full custody. The judge might consider other factors like you and your estranged spouse's relationship with your child. One parent might get...
When Michigan couples are given joint custody of their children, the next step is to figure out the specific schedule that they will be using. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all scheduling solution for families. Each couple will have to sit down and...
Michigan has many female entrepreneurs, and going through the divorce process can cause complications with daily business operations. If you're one of these women, here are some tips for making it through your divorce with your financial and emotional well-being...