If you owe child support or receive payments, it is vital to have a clear understanding of how the modification of a support order works. In fact, the amount of child support you have to pay or receive could automatically change even if neither parent takes action. In...
Month: November 2022
How many parents fail to pay child support?
Whether your child's other parent is not paying the support they owe or you have concerns about your ability to stay current on child support, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of your options. Every year, many parents face these challenges, and you could...
Are breath test device readings always accurate?
A conviction for operating while intoxicated in Michigan means serious consequences, some of which might include hundreds of dollars in fines, time behind bars and more. When a Michigan law enforcement official pulls you over and asks you to take a breath test, a...
What is defamation?
Defamation is a civil claim that one person may make against another. Michigan law defines it as one person making false statements about another that cause harm to the defamed person. There are specific elements that you must prove to show the court that defamation...
How will a Michigan OWI affect your auto insurance rates?
When a Michigan law enforcement officer charges you with operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence during a traffic stop, quite a bit hangs in the balance. Even as a first-time OWI or DUI offender, you still face the possibility of time behind bars,...
What is defamation?
Defamation can destroy your business's reputation and harm the bottom line. To claim defamation, a person or entity must make false statements about you or your company, damaging your reputation. According to the Michigan legislature, libel and slander are similar...