Every family is unique. Different dynamics and situations create family units that are sometimes a far cry from what people would call a traditional family. Adoption is one of the special opportunities that creates these unique families and new, happier homes. One...
Month: November 2012
Quicken verdict on Fair Labor Standards Act Survives Appeal
A federal jury in Derroit disagreed with the 450 plaintiffs who claimed Quicken Loans owed between $4 million and $30 million to them in unpaid overtime. The jury found that the plaintiffs were administrative employees, not "glorified salesmen" with limited...
Women suffer loss of health care coverage after divorce
Healthcare issues are on the mind of many in Michigan, especially because of its prominence in the recent election. But a new study showed an interesting tie between divorce and healthcare. Over one million couples divorce yearly, and for over 100,000 women, this...
Failure to pay child support places burden on taxpayers
Every child has a right to support from his or her parents. But for some reason, not all parents abide by their orders to pay child support, thus depriving their children of the right to support. In the United States, the amount of unpaid child support is shocking....
Michigan Senate passes law focusing on child custody disputes
The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that may have a large impact on family law issues within the state and even around the world. The legislation focuses on child custody issues and would prevent a parent involved in a custody dispute from removing the...
Understanding the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The purpose of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ("SCRA") is to allow the suspension of certain legal and administrative proceedings involving servicemembers who are unable to attend to their legal or financial obligations because of their military service to our...