On March 21, 2014, District Judge Bernard Friedman issued a historic ruling making Michigan the 18th state in the nation to allow gays and lesbians to join in matrimony.As stated in Deboer v. Snyder, Case No. 12-CV-10285, " Article I, section 25 of the Michigan...
Month: April 2014
When a divorce is in the best interests of the child
Many Michigan couples stay together for the sake of their children. Despite the yelling, fighting and disagreements, they vow to stick it out and wait to divorce until the children move out or are at least in high school. However, studies show that kids are not really...
Adultery can have consequences during a Michigan divorce
If you're going through a divorce in Michigan, the news from an April 17 report may interest you. Take for instance the fact that you could be getting a divorce due to your significant other's infidelity. Did you know that it's actually illegal to cheat on your spouse...
How a high-conflict divorce can cause damage to children
When many Michigan parents divorce, the main concern should be the children. However, many couples focus on seeking revenge on the other spouse. They may have felt wronged in the relationship and now want to do what they can to make life as bitter as possible for the...
Man is found, arrested for owed child support of $555,000
Many Michigan parents dutifully pay child support in order to ensure that their children are taken care of. Unfortunately, many others refuse to pay up and even evade police until they are finally caught. One man, who has been on the run for five years, was recently...