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Watch Social Media Posts
Feb 28, 2022 | Family Law
Social media posts are admissible as evidence in most states, so review your spouse’s posts, and be very mindful of what you post during your divorce. According to the National Law Review, 81% of lawyers who review social media posts in divorce cases find...

After the Judgment is Entered
Jan 28, 2022 | Family Law
When it finally happens and the Judge says your divorce is final. But wait, you are not done. There are important changes that must be executed to protect your assets and accounts. You must update personal records and documents after your divorce is...

Premarital Portion of Pension
Jan 21, 2022 | Family Law
Generally, property owned prior to the marriage is typically considered separate property. This includes the funds in your pension or retirement account. The portion of a retirement account earned during your marriage is considered marital property and...

Does Your Spouse Gamble Away Marital Assets?
Dec 23, 2021 | Family Law
If you are divorcing a high roller, you need to be aware of your soon to be ex’s gambling losses and gains. Divorcing a winner means that you are entitled to half the winnings. Such a scenario, unfortunately is rare, since gambling is addictive and usually, losses...

Hidden Assets in Credit Card Overpayments
Dec 23, 2021 | Family Law
One common way to hide money is to overpay a credit card. The goal is to create a situation in which a refund or credit will be issued after the divorce is finalized, making the refund your spouse’s property. Remember to check your spouse’s credit card statements for...

Timbs v. Indiana, 586 US _____ (2019)
Apr 25, 2019 | Forfeiture
The Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Timbs v. Indiana, a forfeiture case and held that the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fine Clause applies to state forfeitures. In 2015, Tyson Timbs plead guilty in the State of Indiana to dealing in a...

Michigan No Longer Requires Bonds to Contest Civil Forfeitures
Jan 19, 2017 | Forfeiture, Uncategorized
On January 3, 2017, Governor Snyder repealed the law that requires Claimants to post a bond to contest the civil forfeiture of property seized by a state agency. This is a dramatic change from the State’s previous law requiring Claimants to post a bond of...

Where to Find Hidden Assets During a Divorce
Nov 22, 2016 | Family Law
Unfortunately, many spouses attempt to hide assets when they anticipate a divorce proceeding. Finding hidden assets can be a difficult process that requires comprehensive discovery. The cost of a forensic accountant is often well worth it to insure that...

Third Party Fraud in a Divorce Action
Oct 10, 2016 | Family Law
Although most divorce cases involve only the married parties, a third party may be added if he/she commits fraud related to the couple’s assets. For instance, a spouse may sell a business interest to a family member so that it is no longer considered a...

Computer Spyware Manufacturer May Be Responsible for Privacy Violations of Third Party
Sep 13, 2016 | Family Law
Divorce has sparked disagreements in many different areas, but most interesting are privacy issues and the use of spyware. In 2010, Catherine Zang used her computer to maintain a relationship with a man, Javier Luis, who was not her husband. Suspicious of...

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600 South Adams, Suite 300
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248.799.9100
Fax: 248.799.7913
Email us:
jorin@rubinframpton.com
katherine@rubinframpton.com
kami@rubinframpton.com
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Parenting Time
Spousal Support
Change of Domicile
Post-Judgement Issues
Personal Protection Orders
Criminal Law
Asset Forfeiture Defense
Airport Currency Seizures
Real Property Liens
Criminal Defense
Food Stamp (EBT) Termination
Criminal Restitution Mitigation