Couples who are going through a divorce and dividing up property, bank accounts, investments sometimes don't think much about Social Security benefits. This is particularly true for those who are a long way from retiring and having to depend, at least in part, on...

Month: July 2016
What is meant by ‘best interests of the child’?
Going through a child custody battle in Michigan involves a lot more than just trying to make sure that you have your child more than your ex. Instead, you have to consider the best interests of your child. The Michigan Child Custody Act sets some standards about what...
Fighting false claims of sexual harassment
When sexual harassment does occur in the workplace, victims must have appropriate channels for making reports and seeking reparation for any damages they might have suffered. At the same time, companies and their employees might fear facing false allegations of sexual...
Detroit man sought by police for armed robbery
Authorities in Detroit are actively searching for a man who is suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint on Saturday, July 9, in West Detroit. According to reports, the man approached the woman on a sidewalk as she was leaving a store around 6:30 p.m., ostensibly...
Detroit judge found guilty of custody misconduct
An Oakland County judge has been found guilty of misconduct in a custody hearing. The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission’s specially appointed master found her ruling to hold three children in contempt of court, sentencing them to time in a juvenile...
3 critical considerations for any construction contract
Business contracts, including construction contracts, vary widely depending on the situation at hand. That makes it difficult to provide an all-inclusive checklist for what you need to look for in a construction contract. Add in all the legal verbiage that usually...
What is a reverse merger, and should you get involved in one?
A reverse merger is a type of business sale that involves both a publicly traded company and a private company. Instead of the traditional sales structure where a large public company acquires a private company for its ideas, product or people, a reverse merger...
Parenting rights denied to woman after same-sex relationship ends
Same-sex marriage has been an issue of contention in Michigan for a long time. In fact, prior to the United States Supreme Court ruling in 2015 that made bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, Michigan was one of the states that banned these unions. In a recent...
Sterling Heights sued by fireowrks company
In Sterling Heights, Michigan, the popular sky lanterns were banned amid fears that they were a fire hazard. The lanterns are similar to small hot air balloons. They work when a candle inside is lit on fire, heating the air and allowing them to fly away. They are...
Aspects of drunk driving stops can impact defense strategies
Operating a vehicle on Michigan's roadways means that you are agreeing to remain in compliance with state laws. One of these laws is that you won't drive after consuming alcohol if your driving abilities are impaired. Generally, this means that you don't have a...