About Life After Divorce
NewsAfter a long-term marriage comes to an end, people often feel the sting of failure and discouragement about dating again. Oftentimes, divorcees are afraid that they have nothing left to offer or they have grown too old to return to the dating…
High-Profile Drunk-Driving Cases
NewsAfter being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), a person faces many severe penalties if convicted. A DUI defense should be designed to mitigate these penalties as much as possible. Each case is unique, so every defense should be…
3 Divorce Tips
NewsAs common as divorce is, you might think that it is a straightforward and smooth process that requires little serious preparation. Many people go into their divorce without adequately preparing, and they often find it very difficult to get through.…
Questions People Frequently Ask
NewsWhile it takes a great deal of time and study to learn the intricacies of Michigan family law, the anatomy of a typical child custody case is fairly easy to understand.
At the Law Offices of Stuart R. Shafer, P.C., we have nearly four decades…
Importance Of Hiring A Family Lawyer
NewsMany divorcing couples think that because they are parting amicably, they don’t need to seek the advice of a family lawyer. Even if they agree on child custody and how to split assets, a few years down the line, they might realize why it always…
Fight False DUI Convictions
NewsAn article published in the most recent issue of Criminal Justice Ethics explores the idea that our judicial system has created strong incentives for false DUI convictions. According to the study, it’s in the interests of forensic scientists,…
DUI and Driving Defense
NewsEverybody makes mistakes, and because of the recent crackdown of federal and state laws on drink driving charges, many teenagers and adults face heavy fines and penalties from DUIs. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s important to consult…
Reasons to Consult Divorce Lawyer
NewsThese days, websites and software programs claim to help people with divorce cases for a fraction of the cost of a lawyer. There are a number of reasons why you should always invest in hiring an actual attorney to handle your divorce proceedings.…
Police Launching New DUI Campaign
NewsDriving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Michigan, punishable by driver’s license suspension or revocation, expensive fines, community service, and worst of all, jail time. Unfortunately, many DUI arrests are without merit.…
Fault vs. No Fault Divorce
NewsA lot of couples who are contemplating filing for divorce in Michigan wonder whether they should file for a fault or no fault divorce, but what does that even mean? There’s a lot more to dissolving a marriage than most people might think,…
Woman Orders Hit on Husband
NewsCouples fight, that’s inevitable. Even the most easy going marriages can take a turn for the worse, leaving one or both spouses requesting a divorce. However, there are times when one spouse decides to take a different course of action –…
Man Accused of Assaulting Wife
NewsDomestic violence is a serious and growing problem for married couples and is one of the leading contributors toward the dissolution of a marriage. As a Michigan family lawyer and criminal attorney, I have represented numerous cases involving…
