How many people do you think drink and drive every week in Michigan? According to Michigan police, approximately 150 people received DUI charges each week during a three-week crackdown, totaling 451 DUIs.
The divorces in movies and on television often give us a skewed perception of how a marriage really comes to an end. In popular culture, divorces come after a single unforgivable transgression. In many cases, this involves adultery, or some other grand deceit.
Even in the best situations, divorce is painful and difficult, but it can still end up strengthening ties between children and parents. In the worst situations, divorce tears families apart and damages the children’s relationships with both parents. With stakes this high, it’s important to approach the experience mindfully, with your children’s best interests at […]
What is the single best tip for getting a divorce that anyone can give you? If you ask a family lawyer, you’ll probably hear, “get your finances in order.” What does that really entail, though? Essentially, it means you need to know everything about your financial health. Only after you truly understand your situation can […]
During your divorce, all of your focus is likely to be on the process of divorcing. The stakes are high, emotionally and materially, meaning your thoughts and your days will likely be spent on obsessing about the proceedings. Many popular divorce gurus preach that you must plan for your future to get your mind off […]
Getting divorced often entails high amounts of stress and emotional turmoil. It’s easy to focus only on the negative aspects of a split, but it can pay to keep your mind on the benefits of your divorce. Besides the obvious positives for many people, such as escaping a loveless or abusive relationship, there are many […]
Oftentimes, during a divorce, everything is on the line. You may be fighting for you home, your children and your way of life, which is why it is so important to select an attorney who will represent you to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, too many attorneys act as though the fight ends once […]
Throughout most divorces, there are many different issues that will need to be resolved by the court, but child custody is often the topic that receives the most attention and causes the most tension. Determining exactly how a divorce will affect the children is rarely easy, and having a family lawyer on your side throughout […]
Spousal support (alimony) is one of the most complex parts of a divorce, and not many couples go into a separation knowing exactly what to expect. As such, most people have questions about how much they can receive, how that number is determined and even if they have the right to alimony at all. The […]
After 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 game. Although it may take some time before you feel completely comfortable transitioning […]
After 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 tailored to fit the situation. Naturally, if there was not enough evidence for an arrest, […]
As 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. The truth is that divorce doesn’t have to be as traumatic as it too often […]
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.