In the aftermath of divorce, few things are more frustrating than your co-parent defaulting on their child support payment obligations. As the court has acknowledged, you need financial support from your co-parent to help ensure the children’s well-being. So, when...
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Understanding bail in Michigan
Understanding how bail works can help those who are accused of criminal wrongdoing – and their loved ones – make informed decisions about their rights and options. At its most basic, bail is a set amount of money that acts as insurance between the court and a...
What is a QDRO, and why is it often used during property division?
During a divorce, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is often pivotal in certain property division scenarios. This legal order allows for the division of retirement plans and pensions, which are often some of the most significant assets couples share. It...
Tips for having “the divorce conversation” with your kids
The way that you tell your children you’re going to get divorced can have a big impact on how they process this information. Doing it thoughtfully can help things go smoothly and make it easier for the children. Missteps in this conversation can just create new issues...
Avoid these common co-parenting mistakes
When a couple’s marriage ends and children are involved, co-parenting is an excellent way to try to keep the children’s lives as stable as possible and mitigate any damage the divorce can cause to the family unit. Divorce is painful and difficult for everyone, but...
3 ways to focus on your children’s best interests post-divorce
Divorcing with children in the house is typically harder than it is when there are no kids affected by a couple’s circumstances. There are more financial considerations to address and a very strong likelihood that the parents will continue seeing each other frequently...
Why a Michigan OWI costs more than you might think
Allegations of operating while intoxicated (OWI) are some of the most common criminal charges pursued in Michigan. Police officers arrest some people during traffic stops and others at the scene of car crashes for allegedly driving after having too much to drink. Many...
Should you split up the day for the holidays?
Splitting up the holidays can often be difficult for co-parents. Maybe you got divorced over the summer and now you’re moving into the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve – for the first time. You’re trying to determine how both of you can share...
3 co-parenting tips that will help your children adjust
Children often act out when their parents divorce. It is quite common for families to report a major slump in children's grades following the divorce of their parents. Behavioral issues and changing circles of friends are also common. Some children start presenting...
Do you really know your Miranda Rights?
Most people don't understand Michigan state law, let alone their rights under the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. People misunderstand how legal code works or make wildly inaccurate assumptions based on stories they hear on social media or something...