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...
Month: November 2020
Expungement bill signed into law
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....
When mental illness affects your divorce: Tips to get through it
You’ve noticed that your spouse has changed. They’re excited and driven one day, but depressed and angry the next. You’ve asked them to seek counseling or to make an appointment with their doctor because you’re worried about their mental health. They were upset that...
Tips for co-parenting during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged day-to-day life in many ways. For many divorced or separated mothers and fathers, this has been felt most acutely with co-parenting. As one writer says, even exes with a strong, healthy relationship are not immune, as efforts to...
Can a divorced parent move with a child to a different state?
One of the most difficult adjustments a parent must make following a divorce is with their children. The new situation, involving separate households potentially miles apart, means the time you spend together is half of what it once was. So what happens when one...
Tips to protect your reputation in a divorce
Divorce is hard in so many ways. It affects your present and your future. Going through a particularly contentious divorce increases both your emotional and financial hardships, often for months or years. With that said, our family law attorneys want you to know that...
Financial steps to consider in your divorce
Divorce can disrupt your finances for years to come. While you cannot avoid many of the costs involved, you can limit the financial impact by planning ahead and making good decisions. Keep the emotion out of your financial decisions: Divorce is emotional, so this one...
OUIs: Drugs and alcohol have to be handled differently
It’s possible to be arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence if you’re using drugs or have taken prescriptions. You can also face charges for driving under the influence of alcohol. The authorities have tests that can be performed to identify alcohol...
Can I refuse a roadside breath test? What about a chemical test?
A breath test feels like an automatic part of any late-night traffic stop. Law enforcement officers are quick to reach for these portable devices as they request a breath test from a driver. In this situation, you might feel pressured – like you have to say yes. Is...
