Country music superstars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have filed for divorce -- but they are prioritizing secrecy in the matter, having their legal records sealed. Many of the couple's Michigan fans may realize that the split occurred, but the details are fuzzy...
Month: July 2015
Kids jailed in child custody case after refusing lunch with dad
A Michigan judge has elected to send three children to jail after they refused to spend time eating lunch with their father. The judge in the child custody case found the kids in contempt of court after they refused to spend time with their dad. As a result, they are...
Know the difference between comp time and overtime pay
Do you know your rights when it comes to compensatory time offered through your job? This perk, often called "comp time," is provided in lieu of overtime pay for employees who would rather have extra time off instead of the additional money. Although a variety of...
Same-sex marriage brings estate planning benefits
For many Americans, the ruling to permit nationwide same-sex marriage had moral or social implications. In all of the excitement, it is unlikely that many celebrants took the time to think about the effect the rule change would have on estate administration and estate...
Servers entitled to compensation for wage violations
Several current and former employees at restaurants in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will receive back wages because of pay violations logged by their employers. An investigation into eight local restaurants yielded evidence of wage violations amounting to nearly $150,000 over...