Many people have heard the term "disorderly conduct" but aren't quite sure what it means. In the state of Michigan, disorderly conduct is defined as public behavior that disturbs other people. This can range from sexual offenses to loitering to picketing funerals....

The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers in New Jersey from discriminating against employees or potential employees due to pregnancy or childbirth. It also prohibits discrimination because of a medical condition that is related to childbirth or...

For those hoping to make a steady stream of income quickly with a business, franchises offer an incredible opportunity. Most small businesses take quite some time to begin turning profit. Even larger businesses with private investors and start-up capital struggle at...

If you're at the point where divorce is the only answer to your marital problems, you'll want nothing more than to start the process. While it's okay to move things in the right direction, you must be careful of how you ask your spouse for a divorce.If you take the...

The thought of not being able to spend a single day with one's child could elicit a strong, defensive reaction from a parent. Nevertheless, that's a reality divorcing parents may have to face. In fact, some parents might have to spend more than a week between visits...

Recently, the Department of Transportation held a teleconference to discuss the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System data. The big news that came out of it is that roadway fatalities went down by nearly 2 percent...

Michigan divorcees have plenty to worry about in the immediate future after a divorce. They must think about where they want to go, how much time they should spend with the children or if they need a new job. Once most of that has settled, even bigger concerns come...

We all know when we're ready to live a life that's free of a burdensome relationship. Nevertheless, many of us will try to stick through the hard times and endure a situation that's just plain wrong. If you're experiencing something like this, you know who you...

When you turn 18 years old, you becomes a legally an independent adult. Your parents no longer have any legal authority over you. Do you need an estate plan? Instead of "estate plan," think of an "emergency plan." What will happen in an emergency of some kind? Who...

Is there a narcissist in your life?Many people exhibit some narcissistic qualities, but full-blown narcissistic personality disorder afflicts about 8 percent of men and about 5 percent of women. While it's tough to be married to a narcissist, it's even tougher to...