Law Blog

Long-distance parenting poses a challenge to both parent and child. This post examines how family courts approach this parenting issue in the divorce context.

Spousal support, also known as alimony, can be ordered by a family court judge. This post examines the legal concept of "alimony in gross" and looks at a recent appellate decision addressing this concept.

High-conflict child custody cases sometimes feature cross-motions for child custody in family court. This post breaks down this tricky parenting situation.

With the onset of NIL, alumni donor collectives, and their attendant regulations, elite student athletes now need estate plans. This post examines these recent legal changes in what once was considered amateur athletics.

With the expansion of the "Internet of Things", car apps have been weaponized by digital domestic abusers. Car apps are another tool that creates the impression for the victim that they are not even in control of their own vehicle.

Michigan has now adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. This allows a principal to designate an agent, a power of attorney, to handle their financial transactions.

SCOTUS hears oral arguments on domestic violence gun ban legislation. Should a person be disqualified to possess a firearm if they are the subject of a domestic violence protective order.

The only state to outlaw surrogacy agreements, Michigan's legislature is considering a raft of intriquing new legislation to update surrogacy laws in our state.

Family court judges are faced with making tough decisions every day. Because they take jurisdiction over litigants' children, they are exposed to ridicule, harm, even death. This post examines a case involving the murder of a judge at the hands of a litigant who lost custody of his children

Many drivers experience the hardship that accompanies a license revocation or suspension. This post takes a look at the process of restoring the driver's privilege to drive.