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COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT: The Rubinstein Law Firm is dedicated to helping you with your legal needs during these challenging times. We can meet with you virtually (Skype, FaceTime, etc.), or by telephone.
Prenuptial or premarital agreements were once something the wealthy used when they remarried. Now, these agreements have become more common for couples in all income brackets. In fact, millennials in particularly embraced them in recent years. However, it is important...
Law enforcement has become increasingly sophisticated about its use of technology. One recent example is the geofence warrant, which often uses data from Google’s mapping app to place the device’s owner at the scene of a crime when it occurs. Rather than tracking a...
The term "a child's best interests" is the crucial principle determining custody. Judges use it to make their decisions. Attorneys will use it regularly when discussing the family's needs and wants, regardless of whether they are in court or using mediation or another...
Michigan used to have some of the worst laws when it came to asset forfeiture. But Governor Whitmer changed that when she signed a bipartisan bill into law in 2019 that reformed the state’s laws. Now there must be a conviction before police can permanently confiscate...
The physical and mental toll that stress takes upon people is well-documented in recent years. Now a new study focuses on divorce’s impact. There is a certain amount of stress (and hopefully cause for some optimism) tied to divorce. Still, this study is the first to...
Michigan's legal marijuana industry is constantly in a state of flux. Whether your business has or hopes to secure licensing for recreational or medical marijuana, you need to not only complete significant amounts of paperwork but also have an understanding of the...
Connecting with friends and family online has been a great help in coping with the impact of the isolation brought on by the pandemic. However, those who file for divorce need to be extremely careful about what they post until they finalize the paperwork. This may run...
Michigan joined the growing number of states in 2018 that legalized recreational marijuana use, but drivers still can face marijuana-related charges. As with alcohol consumption, drivers with marijuana can be charged for driving under the influence, transporting...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt in many areas, and marriage is one of them. There are now reports that the United States' divorce rate has spiked compared to the same period last year. According to one study, the number of people filing for divorce is up 34% from...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bipartisan Clean Slate bill that completely overhauls the formerly restrictive laws here in Michigan. It will automatically wipe out some criminal convictions and increases the potential eligibility for others who apply....
