At the start of the marriage, most Michigan couples assume that they will live happily ever after. However, as these same couples raise their families and spend their time planning for their future retirement, they begin to realize that their version of happily ever after may not include a future with their current spouse. As couples approach retirement age, the decisions to divorce can have a lasting impact on their financial future. With this in mind, consulting with an experienced family law attorney is often in the individual's best interest.
How common is substance abuse in the trucking industry?
Sharing the road with large commercial trucks makes many people uneasy, and when cars and trucks crash into one another, the passengers in the cars are frequently the ones who suffer most. Driving alongside semitrucks involves inevitable risk, even under the best of circumstances, but when truckers choose to abuse substances before getting behind the wheel, they endanger everyone in their path.
Criminal defense: Michigan CPS supervisor accused of DUI
A Children's Protective Services supervisor operating in Traverse City was arrested the night of March 2 after being accused of driving drunk. The 38-year-old Michigan resident faces charges of DUI and assaulting a police officer. She was allegedly on call during this incident. The woman must now turn her focus to preparing an criminal defense, particularly given her employment with CPS.
Prenup can be useful during family law proceeding of divorce
Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, have traditionally received the most attention among the rich and famous. However, people of a wide range of backgrounds and walks of life in Michigan and elsewhere use these agreements today. The reason for this is that these agreements can offer valuable financial protection for those going through the family law proceeding of divorce.
Family law: Maintain good credit scores when getting a divorce
Maintaining a good credit score is of utmost concern to many Michigan residents and others around the country. Unfortunately, when couples go through a divorce, those scores could fall as a result of various financial factors. Family law experts recommend ways to keep a strong credit rating even though one's marriage may be coming to an end.
