When you think about using alcohol in food, one myth jumps to mind right away. It’s the myth that all of the alcohol will cook out of the food long before you take a bite. The truth is that much of the alcohol you cook with may stay in that dish, and you could end up...
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5 benefits of divorce mediation
Not every divorce has to involve a bitter battle between former spouses. Some couples want to divorce amicably and avoid difficult divorce drama. If you and your spouse are ending your marriage and you want to keep your divorce civil, you may want to consider divorce...
Is it appropriate to wait until your children are adults to divorce?
Parents generally want to do the right thing for their children. That can include not divorcing despite not wanting to be married anymore. Some parents believe that it is better to wait until their children reach the age of 18 to divorce. This would give them a more...
State police find hundreds of breathalyzers possibly compromised
Breathalyzers have long been the gold standard for catching people who get behind the wheel after drinking. But when the devices aren’t working as they should, it could be you that pays the price. Michigan State Police found around 200 breathalyzers did not meet the...
How will your spouse’s retirement accounts affect your divorce?
As you and your spouse divide your property during your divorce, you will want to pay special attention to their retirement accounts. Your spouse may have been your household’s breadwinner, and these accounts are likely held in their name alone. Yet, they may have...
How can you modify a Michigan family law court order?
Family law orders regarding parenting time (child custody), child support and spousal support (alimony) aren't necessarily set in stone. Circumstances change, and what worked at the outset might not work months or years later. So how do you go about changing it? In...
Child abuse allegations not unusual during custody fight
Divorce cases can get ugly quickly, especially when children are involved. Whether parents are acting purely from fear of losing their children or from animosity toward each other, it is not unusual for divorcing spouses to play dirty when it comes to custody matters....
Your income and your financial obligations to your children
When two Michigan parents go through a divorce, their main priority is the protection and well-being of their children. Most parents understand that the process of divorce can be hardest on the children, and as a result, they strive to provide them with a reasonable...
Mediation could save your post-divorce co-parenting relationship
By nature, the traditional courtroom experience is adversarial. Litigation tends to pit one side against the other. That may be okay under certain circumstances, but when it comes to Michigan parents getting a divorce, this could prove catastrophic. Parents need to...
What you need to know about getting a DUI
If you have just gotten charged for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may be unsure what to do next. Hopefully you never find yourself in this situation but in case you do, here are some things to know. In Michigan, a first offense Operating While...