When summer break begins, the structured outline of routines disappears. Summer camps are often an essential way to keep kids engaged and active. However, for co-parents, it can create disagreements between scheduling and paying the bills. Summer camps can easily...
Police officers must balance the civil rights of everyone with their need to investigate. Everyone physically present in the United States enjoys the protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the Fourth Amendment. People have protection from...
You typically cannot waive child custody rights when creating a prenuptial agreement. You also cannot write it in such a way that you are guaranteed custody rights of your future children. As a general rule, prenuptial agreements should not address child custody at...
When the youngest child moves out of the house, and the parents are once again living on their own, they are often referred to as empty nesters. For many, this happens when their children leave to go to college, get a job, join the military or take other similar...
When most people think about DWI charges, they may picture alcohol or illegal drugs. Some drivers may be surprised, however, to learn that legally prescribed medications can also lead to serious allegations of impaired driving. Prescription medications are often taken...
For some people, the emotional toll of an impending divorce might prompt drinking and other questionable decisions. A spouse self-medicating with alcohol is potentially vulnerable to an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge. Other times, one spouse's arrest for an...
As you and your spouse move toward a divorce, you may find yourself worried about the time you are going to spend with your child. Maybe they have a closer relationship with your partner, or maybe they have even told you they would like to live with your ex after the...
An operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge in Michigan can result in many significant consequences. People who plead guilty or get convicted are at risk of a jail sentence, financial penalties and probation. A driver's license suspension is also a serious concern....
Many drivers assume that drunk driving laws only apply on public roads. In reality, drunk driving laws can extend beyond public highways depending on the jurisdiction. Understanding how DUI rules work is important, as being on private property does not automatically...
Defendants facing criminal charges have several options available to them. They can work with a defense attorney to suppress evidence and pursue the dismissal of the charges against them. They can develop a thorough trial strategy that might highlight issues with the...