Recent research published by the University of Buffalo suggests that the use of alcohol only has significant effects on the health of a marriage when spouses consume differing amounts. This marked the latest in a number of studies concerning the connection between...
Month: November 2013
Michigan couples break up over communication
Why do you think most Michigan couples call it quits? Are most divorces caused by infidelity? Money woes? Arguments over parenting style? Actually, experts say that the most common reason for divorce in the state is poor communication. Whether that communication...
After mother abducts children, police give father the runaround
In divorce, it is often necessary to make difficult compromises. When these compromises happen in the area of child custody and a parent feels the court has not considered their child's best interests, it can be tempting to take matters into one's own hands. However,...
Court grants parental rights to lesbian egg donor
In a move that could have far-reaching effects and establish legal precedents in Michigan and other states, a state Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman who donated an egg cell which was used to artificially inseminate her partner, with the two women separating...
Child returned to parents after charges dropped
When Michigan passed the Medical Marijuana Act, it opened the doors for many to receive an alternative form of treatment for ailments. However, it also created a possible issue with state agencies whose role it is to protect children. When Child Protective Services...