Gordon & Hess, PLC https://www.gordonhess.com Gordon & Hess, PLC Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:18:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://www.gordonhess.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1203993/2019/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Gordon & Hess, PLC https://www.gordonhess.com 32 32 How a postnuptial agreement can protect your future in Michigan https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/07/how-a-postnuptial-agreement-can-protect-your-future-in-michigan/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:17:15 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48461 While the foundation of marriage is love and trust, it is also a financial partnership. As time goes by, a couple’s financial situation can change. In Michigan, many couples use a postnuptial agreement to help handle these changes. If you are already married but want to protect your finances, this legal document can outline how you and your spouse will…

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]]> Who pays for summer camps after divorce? https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/07/who-pays-for-summer-camps-after-divorce/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:39:48 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48458 When summer break begins, the structured outline of routines disappears. Summer camps are often an essential way to keep kids engaged and active. However, for co-parents, it can create disagreements between scheduling and paying the bills. Summer camps can easily become a headache if the parenting plan isn’t clear. Classifying summer camp costs Under Michigan law, standard child support payment…

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]]> 3 ways police gain the right to conduct searches https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/06/3-ways-police-gain-the-right-to-conduct-searches/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:24:17 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48457 Police officers must balance the civil rights of everyone with their need to investigate. Everyone physically present in the United States enjoys the protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, including the Fourth Amendment. People have protection from unreasonable searches and property seizures. If police officers want to search a home, a business, a vehicle or a person’s body,…

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]]> Can a prenup waive child custody rights? https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/06/can-a-prenup-waive-child-custody-rights/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:16:20 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48456 You typically cannot waive child custody rights when creating a prenuptial agreement. You also cannot write it in such a way that you are guaranteed custody rights of your future children. As a general rule, prenuptial agreements should not address child custody at all. They are more for making important financial decisions, such as how a couple will split up…

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]]> When parenting ends, divorce may follow https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/05/when-parenting-ends-divorce-may-follow/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:09:07 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48454 When the youngest child moves out of the house, and the parents are once again living on their own, they are often referred to as empty nesters. For many, this happens when their children leave to go to college, get a job, join the military or take other similar steps. One important thing to keep in mind is that becoming…

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]]> Can prescription medication lead to a DWI charge?  https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/05/can-prescription-medication-lead-to-a-dwi-charge/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:38:23 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48453 When most people think about DWI charges, they may picture alcohol or illegal drugs. Some drivers may be surprised, however, to learn that legally prescribed medications can also lead to serious allegations of impaired driving. Prescription medications are often taken to improve a person’s daily life or manage serious medical conditions. Unfortunately, certain medications can cause side effects that affect…

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]]> An OWI could affect a divorce case https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/05/an-owi-could-affect-a-divorce-case/ Thu, 07 May 2026 23:43:57 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48451 For some people, the emotional toll of an impending divorce might prompt drinking and other questionable decisions. A spouse self-medicating with alcohol is potentially vulnerable to an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge. Other times, one spouse’s arrest for an OWI offense could potentially be the tipping point for a marriage in decline. In some cases, the OWI could be a…

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]]> Can your child choose to live with your ex? https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/05/can-your-child-choose-to-live-with-your-ex/ Tue, 05 May 2026 08:04:08 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48452 As you and your spouse move toward a divorce, you may find yourself worried about the time you are going to spend with your child. Maybe they have a closer relationship with your partner, or maybe they have even told you they would like to live with your ex after the divorce. If you are in this situation, it is…

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]]> Will I lose my license after an OWI in Michigan? https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/05/will-i-lose-my-license-after-an-owi-in-michigan/ Sat, 02 May 2026 23:42:31 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48450 An operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge in Michigan can result in many significant consequences. People who plead guilty or get convicted are at risk of a jail sentence, financial penalties and probation. A driver’s license suspension is also a serious concern. Losing the legal privilege of operating a motor vehicle can affect a person’s ability to maintain gainful employment or…

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]]> Can a drunk driving charge apply on private property? https://www.gordonhess.com/blog/2026/04/can-a-drunk-driving-charge-apply-on-private-property/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:02:31 +0000 https://www.gordonhess.com/?p=48449 Many drivers assume that drunk driving laws only apply on public roads. In reality, drunk driving laws can extend beyond public highways depending on the jurisdiction.  Understanding how DUI rules work is important, as being on private property does not automatically protect a driver from facing charges. How drunk driving laws are applied In Michigan, laws focus on the act…

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