On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 28, 2020 | Divorce
Retirement accounts may be the most frequently overlooked asset in a divorce. These savings are often quite valuable on their own. But because of their generally private nature and long-term promise, separating spouses do not always prioritize them as they should....
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 25, 2020 | Criminal Law
The justice system has little patience for drug crimes. The combination of strict laws, complex statutes and mandatory minimum sentences means anyone accused of a drug-related activity faces quite an uphill battle. Of particular concern for anyone in this situation is...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 20, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
There is no standard template for what makes a marriage work, nor a formula for determining when such a coupling might end. Every situation is different, and these matters are deeply personal. It is what makes a divorce so challenging, even if a spouse believes it is...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 18, 2020 | Criminal Law
Under Michigan law, what is the difference between simple assault and felonious assault? Here is a brief overview. Elements of felonious assault Here in Michigan, a basic assault charge without any aggravating factors is a misdemeanor. An assault charge does not even...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 13, 2020 | OWI
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be a common offense, but that doesn’t mean that the criminal justice system treats conviction lightly. Those convicted may face more harsh punishment than they may have expected, as law enforcement believes in using...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 11, 2020 | Business Law, Divorce
There are more than 870,000 small businesses here in Michigan. All of these businesses tallied by the Small Business Administration were started by somebody with an entrepreneurial drive and a dream. Yet a divorce can put a small business at risk. Without any...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 7, 2020 | Divorce
You do not have to be a celebrity to be in the public eye. Members of the media, political figures, business owners and executives, city council and school board members, and religious leaders are examples of people who are often well-known in their communities....
