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....
Month: August 2020
How authorities may try to prove intent to distribute
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...
The most common reasons people file for divorce
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...
What does ‘felonious’ assault mean?
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...
New Michigan drug-testing law targets drivers
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...
How to protect a business from property division
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...
Preserving your family’s privacy in 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....
