Year: 2018
People will agree that the best family situation for young children is to have both parents involved in a child’s life. In the event of a divorce, this is not always easily accomplished. Involvement by both parents can contribute to improved … Continue reading
Not every crash involving a drunk driver was the fault of the one who had been drinking before driving. Under Michigan law, that fact does not absolve the legally impaired driver of responsibility for drinking and driving. Even if the … Continue reading
The drug crisis continues to be a problem in Michigan and elsewhere around the country. Police have upped their efforts in recent months in an attempt to get a handle on the crisis. A recent raid occurred in the eastern … Continue reading
Traverse City is a beautiful place for people in northern Michigan to call home. It is one of the largest cities in the northern Lower Peninsula, and it has all of the amenities of a major city combined with the … Continue reading
People in Michigan and the rest of the country are living longer. While for the most part, this is a good thing, deteriorating health, and especially dementia, can cause financial and other complications as people age. In the case of … Continue reading
People tend to be aware that having an estate plan is a good idea as one gets older. The recent prominent deaths of a couple of celebrities who did not have estate plans served to drive that issue home with … Continue reading
Much has been said and written of late regarding Aretha Franklin and the fact that she died without a will. While estate planning is the better way to go to ensure that one’s final wishes are carried out, failure to … Continue reading
The decision to end a marriage when there are children involved is never easy nor is it often entered into lightly. While it may have a negative impact on a child’s life in Michigan, it is not always best to remain … Continue reading
The opioid crisis continues to plague Michigan and our nation and is permeating small, quiet communities everywhere. One of those communities is Utica, a small city north of Detroit. A child’s birthday party was disrupted and went from a peaceful … Continue reading
For many couples, divorce can quickly become a contentious battle, with each spouse doing anything in their power to “win.” This approach may help either spouse feel vindicated about the end of the marriage, but it can do more harm … Continue reading