Michigan law states that marital property should be divided equitably but not necessarily equally in divorce cases. However, what is and is not equitable is often a matter of contentious debate. While states with community property laws require an equal division of...
If you are like most Michigan people, you think you must answer any questions a law enforcement officer asks you. This is not true. You have no obligation to answer an officer’s questions. The only thing you must do is produce identification if and when (s)he asks you...
People in Michigan who are convicted of crimes they did not commit and then are later exonerated might be the victims of official misconduct. According to a report by the National Registry for Exonerations, it was a factor in at least 107 of the 151 exonerations that...
When couples enter into a child custody agreement in Michigan, there may come a time when a plan that was once mutually acceptable no longer works for one or both parents. It's sometimes possible for parents to directly communicate and make appropriate adjustments...
Cryptocurrencies have been around since the Bitcoin was launched in 2009, and interest and awareness of cryptocurrency holdings have since increased. Cryptocurrencies have also become one of the many different types of assets that divorcing couples in Michigan need to...
The divorce rate in the United States has declined in recent years. However, the divorce rate for those who are 50 and older has increased over the past two decades. One of the possible reasons behind this trend is that there is less stigma surrounding the end of a...
You do not have to talk to the police in Michigan, generally speaking. While there are some exceptions, such as providing ID or asking if you are free to go, you do not typically have to have any interaction with state or federal investigators without a lawyer...
A Michigan parent may be nervous if they have to attend a child custody hearing for the first time. However, if they plan well, they can present a convincing case to the court and possibly get a successful outcome. One of the most important steps in having a...
Divorce rates are generally going down. Even so, it's still fairly common for couples in Michigan and other states to untie the knot. In order to get a better idea of why marriages sometimes fail, a study was conducted with divorced individuals who initially...
For many people concerned with privacy in Michigan, it is important to use a passcode or phrase to unlock a mobile phone rather than the newer fingerprint and face recognition technologies. While some people are simply uncomfortable with storing their personal data in...