Extreme weather has become part of American life in recent years. Michigan has been no exception. It’s more important than ever that every family has a disaster preparedness plan. That includes divorced parents. But how do you make a plan with someone you can barely...
If you have your commercial driver’s license and are accused of driving while intoxicated, you could face serious repercussions. The penalties can be severe and may impact your ability to remain in your career. Operating while impaired is a serious crime, but you have...
You’ve been pulled over for what seemed like a routine traffic stop. Maybe you rolled through a stop sign without totally stopping, or you didn’t notice that the speed limit had changed a mile or so back. Whatever the cause, you’re startled when the officer asks if...
You have dreamed of owning your own business and being your own boss since you were a child. Now — finally — your dream is about to become your reality. But you realize that you need some help in order to make your business a success. You find yourself seeking a...
You’ve never been in a car accident. At the same time, you know they happen every hour in Michigan. There are thousands of fatal crashes each year, and that doesn’t even take into account all of the injuries and property damage. As such, you may start wondering if...
As a part of the Detroit metropolitan area, Dearborn has a lot to offer residents. There are great amenities nearby, but all of that comes at a cost. Detroit is largely considered to be the highest-cost city in the United States for those who insure automobiles. You...
No one wants to get arrested. However, immigrants have more risk than the average person from criminal charges. Not only do they have to worry about jail time, fines and other criminal penalties, but they also have to worry about whether they can stay in the United...
When people talk about getting an OWI, they may use terms like “drinking and driving” or “drunk driving,” giving the impression that these are all interchangeable. This suggests that the only way to get an OWI in Michigan is if you have been drinking. But is that...
If you’re involved in a high-asset divorce without children, your main concern is likely dividing assets. You and your spouse own a lot jointly -- homes, cars, investment portfolios, retirement accounts, etc -- and you want to make sure that you get what you deserve...
Last year, Michigan made updates to the Michigan insurance law. At the time, Michigan had the highest insurance rates in the country, but after the change, drivers could then choose to change their insurance to lower their premiums. Many chose to do just that, and now...