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Beginning February 23, 2022, certain drunk driving offenses will be eligible to be expunged from your criminal record in Michigan.

The issue of child custody can come up in a variety of legal situations. When there are minor children in a divorce case, the court must determine issues of legal and physical custody of the parties’ children. Likewise, when parties are not married, one party may choose to file a petition to determine custody and parenting time.

If you’ve lost your driver’s license in Michigan, getting it back is possible, but it’s vital to understand the process. These are the top five things you need to know:

If you are pulled over and the officer suspects you of drunk driving, he or she may start asking you questions regarding where you are coming from, where you are heading, if you’ve had anything to drink that day, etc. You should politely decline to answer any questions. A simple, “I do not wish to discuss my day” should suffice.

Oftentimes, when your license has been revoked by the Michigan Secretary of State for two or more alcohol-related driving convictions within a seven-year period, the first step to getting your license back is a restricted driver’s license which also includes an ignition interlock device, also commonly referred to as a blow-and-go.

One of the most common questions asked is whether Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. The answer is yes, but the term "no-fault" is misleading, and many don't understand what it actually means for Michigan to be "no-fault."

Many people are confused by the difference between a “Preliminary Breath Test,” commonly referred to as a “PBT” and an “Chemical Test.” Unfortunately, if you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer may not take the time to explain the difference to you, and your rights concerning each type of test are quite different.

The issue of child custody can come up in a variety of legal situations. When there are minor children in a divorce case, the court must determine issues of legal and physical custody of the parties’ children. Likewise, when parties are not married, one party may choose to file a petition to determine custody and parenting time.

On February 5, 2019, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its decision in Tambs v Jennings. Attorney Brian H. Jean represented the Defendants in both the Trial Court and Appeals Court. The clients had purchased a home out of foreclosure, and upon entering the home, found that the prior owners had abandoned all of their property.

Michigan’s Central Registry is a concerning aspect of CPS investigations and can prohibit you from being able to volunteer in your child’s school, or workaround, or with children. Being placed on the Central Registry is done by a CPS worker and their supervisor by tallying up points from a worksheet called a ‘risk assessment.’