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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Michigan on
Q: Can my boyfriend child support be reduce if he has a another child which he could never provide for due to support f

From his daughter which he's name not on birth certificate but his name is on my son but he can't provide or help me because all his money goes to his first child that he found out about 2 years ago how can my son get money from his dad could he child support be reduce sense my... View More

Maureen Martin Caster
Maureen Martin Caster
answered on Jan 23, 2018

When child support is calculated the number of children each party has is one factor they use. He should file a motion in the first case asking that the support be re-calculated based on a change of circumstances.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Michigan on
Q: My boyfriend has his children 13 overnights a month. Pays 949 dollars a month. Why is it so high?

The mother also makes 40 grand a year with no child care

Maureen Martin Caster
Maureen Martin Caster
answered on Jan 23, 2018

That question can't really be answered here as there are many factors that go into setting the child support such as income, tax deductions, medical. You would need to go to an attorney and discuss this.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: I'm a non-custodial father with unpaid child support. Will this be held against me when filling for joint custody?

Michigan resident with default judgement of legal and noncustodial rights. never married to mother.

Maureen Martin Caster
Maureen Martin Caster
answered on Jan 22, 2018

When determining if custody should be changed, the judge must address the Best Interest of the Child. This is a series of questions set out by the courts to help the judge make the determination. Support is only one of those factors.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: If my ex takes me back to friend of the court for more money. Will the court consider I have a 3 month old baby now.

Also all new household expenses I didn’t have the first time around? Thank you Kevin

Maureen Martin Caster
Maureen Martin Caster
answered on Jan 22, 2018

Yes. The Friend of the Court will calculate child support based on your current income and on the number of children you have. They will need to know if you have custody of the other child(ren) or if you are currently ordered to pay support on them.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate, Elder Law and Estate Planning for Michigan on
Q: Who is responsible for funeral expenses when a parent dies?

In the case I'm referring to, my brother in law's mother died in a nursing home. She had no insurance or money or property. She had a will but no property. Who is responsible for funeral expenses? My brother-in-law has 3 siblings. We're in Michigan

Maureen Martin Caster
Maureen Martin Caster
answered on Jan 22, 2018

The easy answer is the person who signed the paperwork at the funeral home. If his family is kind, they will equally share in the cost but they are not required. If no one makes provisions at a funeral home and does not claim the body, the county will make arrangements for a cremation and keep... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Michigan on
Q: Does conservatorship end with the adoption of a minor? As the legal parent now, can I access my child's funds?

There is currently a secured bank account and I an required to file an annual accounting to probate Court

Maureen Martin Caster
Maureen Martin Caster
answered on Jan 22, 2018

The conservatorship continues until either the judge terminates it after you file a motion requesting it be terminated or the child turns 18. Most counties are going to continue the conservatorship and require the annual accountings.

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