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Spousal support is one spouse making payments to the other spouse to make up for a disparity between the two. They are made to ensure that the supported spouse can maintain the same standard of living that he or she enjoyed during the marriage.

Paternity is a legal term that imposes reciprocal obligations on fathers and their children. It obligates the father to care for his children and allows the father to receive inheritances from his children. Misattributed paternity occurs when the father unknowingly provides care and support to a child to whom he is not biologically related. Under this situation, the father may file a claim for compensation. Misattributed paternity, despite modern-DNA testing, still occurs. DNA testing is only utilized if there is a dispute regarding paternity.

There are perhaps no criminal allegations which bring more of an emotional response than sex crimes. Against such charges, defendants may be found guilty in the eyes of the public long before they get a chance to state their case before a jury.

A Michigan man was recently arrested after police discovered child pornography on a tablet computer that he had in his home. The man, already on probation for prior sex crimes convictions, faces a host of penalties that will include enhanced punishments due to his status as a repeat offender.

News recently emerged that over 10,000 long-ignored rape kits will soon receive the attention of a Michigan State University study. The evidence has been in storage since April 2008, when authorities shut down the Detroit Police crime laboratory because of its history of mishandling evidence.

Every divorce is unique. Every couple collects a variety of assets, a unique retirement account make-up, their children are different, and their memories are different. Each of these factors contribute to making each divorce different as couples confront their different issues.

When you're going through a divorce, the thought of dividing your hard-earned assets and property might have you wringing your hands with worry.

The presence of a domestic violence charge is undoubtedly considered supremely important regarding what is in the best interests of the child. The question isn't whether the court examines the charge but how.

If you're going through a divorce, chances are you and your soon-to-be ex will not be on the best of terms. There was a time when you were both in love, but if you've decided to go your separate ways, there must be some level of tension in the relationship. That can make the divorce process even more difficult because through all the hurt feelings and animosity, you both have to come to an agreement on issues like property division, child custody, and support.

Michigan law calls for sex offenders to be registered in three tiers, based on the crime committed, their risk of reoffending and their perceived danger to the public. For example, Level 1 offenders have a low risk of committing future crimes and pose a minimal public safety risk. Each tier has different requirements, particularly concerning registration and reporting.