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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: What type of motion should be filed to protect my daughter?

My ex-wife is expecting a child in two months. Our daughter who is seven is not allowed to be alone with her boyfriend via our court order. I want know if there a motion I can file to prevent my ex wife from leaving our daughter in the hands of someone not verified

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

What does leaving your daughter in the hands of someone not verified mean? Do you want a court order that your daughter may not be left in the care of any third party without your agreement? You can certainly ask for such a court order, but whether you will get such relief depends on what kind of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: Can my son's father make me drive hundreds of miles or even out of state for his sport event?

So my order states that I have take my son to his sport event this was made when my son had jujutsu and was a 20 mins drive so my son's father now put him in wrestling a new sport which I was fine with his father went to send me the schedule and I stated to him that I had no problem getting... View More

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James W. Kraayeveld
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Life changes and amendments to parenting time orders are common. In an ideal world, when you discussed the wrestling enrollment, you would have agreed to enrolling him with the stipulation that you'll amend the order to include a limit to how much you will drive to sporting events. At this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: Arbitration and modification of child support

I have a high conflict custody case that has been going on for 2 and a half years with no end in sight. My original lawyer told me to agree to an arbitration because it would be cheaper but my legal fees have already superseded $200000. That arbitrator order me to pay child support for $1900 a... View More

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James W. Kraayeveld
answered on Mar 18, 2024

Have you had a local attorney do a case review for you? Your notes do not provide sufficient information for me to assess why you are still stuck dealing with the arbitrator? On the one hand, it seems that you received a final custody order, and that often ends the order to arbitrate; on the other... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: I’m looking for a motion to modify divorce decree, but not pertaining to child support, custody, or parenting time

I need to file a motion to amend my divorce decree post finalization. I’m in seek of the proper form needed to file this motion. Thank you.

James W. Kraayeveld
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James W. Kraayeveld
answered on Nov 21, 2024

Most court's have a physical legal assistance center that you can visit or you can always visit the Michigan online assistance center: https://legalassistancecenter.org/

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: Should I wait to file motion for full custody?

Have been divorced for 6 years, my ex and I share custody of 3 children. (17,15 13). A month ago he informed me he had applied for a new job in California. He found out he got the job and has accepted the offer and will be relocating to California as of 3/10/22. I want to file for full custody,... View More

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James W. Kraayeveld
answered on Feb 17, 2022

Let's explore this in a most cost effective way first: have you checked with your ex if he is willing to agree to an alternate custody order? Keep in mind that your latest court order likely requires him to seek court permission before moving out of state. That may give you some bargaining... View More

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