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06/04/2026

Many parents assume the school-year parenting schedule automatically changes once summer begins. In reality, parenting time arrangements depend on the specific court order or custody agreement in place.

Questions often arise about:
☀ Vacation schedules
✈ Out-of-state travel
🏕 Summer camps and activities
📅 Changes to pickup/drop-off times

Misunderstandings can quickly turn into disputes if expectations are not clearly communicated.

If your current parenting plan no longer works for your family’s schedule, it may be time to discuss a modification before summer is in full swing.

The right legal guidance can help parents avoid conflict and focus on what matters most — their children.

06/01/2026

Graduation season is exciting — but many parents are surprised to learn that once their child turns 18, they legally lose the automatic right to make medical or financial decisions for them.

That means if your college-aged child is injured, hospitalized, or unable to communicate, you may not be able to:
✔ Speak with doctors
✔ Access medical records
✔ Help manage finances or banking
✔ Handle legal or insurance matters

Two simple estate planning documents can make a major difference:
📄 Medical Power of Attorney
📄 Financial Power of Attorney

These documents allow your young adult to choose who can step in during an emergency — giving families peace of mind before heading off to college, traveling, or starting adult life.

Estate planning isn’t just for retirees or wealthy families. Sometimes it’s about being prepared for the unexpected.

05/31/2026

https://www.loweringthebar.net/2026/05/chatgpt-confesses.html

And that it wasn’t even capable of committing.

05/29/2026

Michigan may be a “No-Fault” divorce state, but that does NOT mean a spouse’s actions are ignored during the divorce process.

Here are 3 major ways conduct can still impact the outcome of a case:

⚖️ Hidden or Reckless Spending
If one spouse drained accounts, racked up excessive debt, spent money on an affair, or wasted marital assets, the court can take that behavior into account when dividing property.

👨‍👩‍👧 Custody Decisions
When children are involved, the court focuses on the “best interests of the child.” Issues like substance abuse, domestic conflict, unstable living conditions, or negative behavior online can absolutely affect custody and parenting time decisions.

💰 Spousal Support & Financial Fairness
Judges have broad discretion when determining what is fair and equitable. A spouse’s conduct during the marriage—or even during the divorce itself—can influence how support and assets are structured in the final judgment.

Divorce is about far more than signing paperwork. The decisions made during this process can impact your finances, your children, and your future for years to c

05/27/2026

https://www.businessinsider.com/pizza-hut-ai-system-dragontail-lawsuit-franchisee-2026-5

Pizza Hut's AI-powered Dragontail system led to $100M in lost business, a franchisee says in a lawsuit over delivery delays.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Their sacrifice made our freedoms possible, and their courage will never be forgotten.

Today, we remember the heroes, support the families they left behind, and reflect with gratitude on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

Fierce, Competent Legal Representation Rooted in Compassion and Integrity. We take our reputation seriously and we’re committed to helping you find a solution. If you need a lawyer in Monroe County, Rurka Law will provide you with honest and straightforward legal advice

05/17/2026

https://www.foxnews.com/us/lego-bandit-accused-bizarre-34k-scheme-replacing-minifigures-pasta

Jarrelle Augustine is accused of buying Lego sets from Target, removing valuable pieces and returning boxes stuffed with pasta, Irvine police say.

05/15/2026

A common misconception is that every estate has to go through probate—but that’s not always the case.

Certain assets can pass directly to beneficiaries without going through the court process, including:
• Jointly owned property
• Life insurance policies with named beneficiaries
• Retirement accounts with designated beneficiaries

However, assets without clear ownership or beneficiary designations may still require probate.

Understanding how your assets are titled—and planning ahead—can help reduce delays, costs, and stress for your loved ones.

The best way to make probate smooth is to have well thought out estate plan. Contact us to get started

05/14/2026

https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/lifestyle/the-sandwich-gap-generation-lacks-estate-planning-is-least-prepared-for-death-survey-suggests/

The survey of 5,000 people was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Trust & Will.