The Lansing State Journal recently reported on a case that ended with felony charges being dropped against a man who had filed an excessive force complaint against the East Lansing police officer who arrested him. It was back in December when the arrest was made. The news source says Officer Andrew Stephenson pulled over Anthony […]
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common among couples today. Because many individuals are getting married later in life and have already established their careers, they are choosing to protect the things they worked so hard to acquire as no one truly knows whether a marriage is going to work out. Now, there are always two […]
There isn’t one set price a couple is going to pay for a prenup in Michigan. The truth is, there are many factors that will affect how much you will need to pay if you want a prenuptial agreement to be drawn up before you tie the knot. What are some of these factors you […]
While each divorce case differs from one another, generally anything you acquire while married to your spouse will likely be considered marital property during your divorce. Of course, there are exceptions to this, and you can learn exactly what these are by speaking with a skilled family law attorney in Michigan. When considering marital property, […]
If you or someone close to you was recently charged with sexual assault in Lansing, MI and you are looking to get as much information as you can regarding this type of charge, the Law Offices of Stuart R. Shafer, P.C. here to provide it to you. Below we are discussing what sexual assault is […]
If you’re someone who isn’t fond of the courtroom but is preparing to file for divorce, you may be wondering whether your case must be handled within the courtroom or if there is a way it can be settled outside of it. It’s a common concern for many divorcing parties which is why we are […]
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce and are unable to come to terms on how the two of you want to divide up your time with your children, the decision shall be placed on the court and the judge hearing your case will make a final judgement on how child custody […]
When you have a criminal conviction on your record, it can make getting a job extremely difficult to do. Some employers will see the arrest and won’t even consider you as a potential employee because of it while others will have you go through an extensive application process only to turn to you down at […]
The state of Michigan legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes on December 6th, 2018 and now many individuals who have been convicted of marijuana charges or have some currently pending against them are wondering how the new law will affect their criminal record. Will their conviction be expunged? Will the charges be dropped? […]
Police officers are trained to catch individuals in the act of committing a crime or detain those who are said to be guilty of breaking the law. While officers help to keep the community safe by reducing the amount of crime that occurs, they sometimes make mistakes in the process of catching criminals which leads […]
Not always as some couples choose to separate for various reasons. According to Susan Pease Gadoua, L.C.S.W., who is the author of Contemplating Divorce, A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go (August 2008) and Stronger Day by Day: Reflections for Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce (July 2010), there are three common reasons why couples separate […]
A Michigan man could be facing criminal charges after he wiped his nose on a Dollar Tree employee’s shirt after being told he needed to have a mask on. USA Today reported that the 68-year-old Michigan resident was caught on video surveillance walking past door signs that stated all customers were required to wear a […]
People come to me when they have problems. My job is to help people solve their problems, and I have been doing that for over 45 years (since 1975). I began practicing law in 1975 when I became an assistant prosecutor for Ingham County. While there, I was the Chief Attorney for the Priority Prosecution Unit.