Most divorces hinge on a few specific issues: who gets to keep the house, how much alimony has to be paid and for how long, what the kids' visitation schedule will look like.High-asset divorces can be nothing like that. Instead, high-asset divorces can involve trying...

Month: December 2016
Drivers Under 21 Face Additional Drunk Driving Restrictions
Driving under the influence is treated seriously in Michigan, with laws targeting both lower and higher blood-alcohol levels. Anyone driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or higher risks getting charged with DUI, which means that most people have some leeway if...
Drunk driving: How can you defend against charges?
When you face charges for drunk driving, you may find yourself at a genuine loss as to how this situation came about. Unfortunately, this type of predicament befalls numerous individuals every day. However, after having charges leveled against you, you have legal...
Can debtors with marijuana income find bankruptcy relief?
There are a lot of people who see the national legalization of marijuana as all-but-inevitable. In the meantime, however, there's a standoff between the states that have legalized marijuana use in one form or another and the Department of Justice, which is obligated...
Tesla pushes the boundaries of the laws in Michigan
Are you a conservation-minded individual who wants to make your next auto purchase a Tesla? If so, you'd better hope you don't live in Michigan — unless you plan to drive to the border of a nearby state and purchase the car there.Why can't you buy a Tesla in...
First Time Drunk Driving Charges in Michigan
Getting arrested for drunk driving is terrifying. A single error of judgment could wreak havoc on your life for years to come. To protect yourself from hefty fines and long criminal sentences, you need to know what type of laws can affect first time DUI...
What happens if the bankruptcy trustee doesn’t believe you?
What happens if the trustee or a creditor suspects that you're being less-than-honest about your financial situation? Your right to bankruptcy relief can be put in jeopardy, and you could actually end up facing criminal charges.Section 727 of the bankruptcy code...
Spousal support in Detroit — 4 myths debunked
Most residents of Oakland County would agree that marriage has undergone a dramatic evolution in recent decades. At one time, the wife in a marriage remained in the home caring for children and taking care of the household. Now, both spouses usually hold jobs or...