While 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 of experience practicing family law. We believe that one of […]
Many 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 pays to consult an attorney. The Fiscal Times discussed the […]
An 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, prosecutors and police to convict accused criminals in certain cases. The research proposes that false convictions are […]
Everybody 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 an experienced DUI attorney to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. Drink driving attorneys […]
These 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. If you’re in Lansing, Michigan, and going through a divorce, here are […]
A 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, and it all starts with what grounds are cited on the court […]
Driving 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. Motorists are often charged with driving drunk without sufficient proof of intoxication or because a faulty breathalyzer test was used. […]
Couples 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 – an illegal one. Twenty-one-year-old Julia Charlene Merfeld decided she wanted to leave her husband […]
Domestic 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 domestic violence within a home, some of which have threatened the lives of both the spouse and […]
June 27, 2013, Lansing, MI- Getting a divorce is tough. In addition to the numerous emotional issues leaving a spouse entails, the estranged couple must untangle their finances which can be extremely complex, and wrangle over child custody, also a very complex issue. Despite the innumerable complications of obtaining a divorce; there are many men […]
June, 10, 2013, Lansing, MI- Experts are constantly trying to determine the many reasons so many marriages end in divorce. While there are actually a myriad of reasons from incompatibility to infidelity, but nothing is more toxic to a marriage than fights over money and those fights carry over into the divorce process. A 2009 […]
May, 30, 2013, Lansing, MI- American society has an abundant supply of taboos; some fade away, but some seem timeless and rarely change. Divorce and infidelity are representative of America’s ability to change their minds about cultural taboos, a new Gallup poll demonstrates. It turns out when American’s are polled they show a growing acceptance […]
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.