that's above the legal limit in Michigan but which would've been legal in my own state?
Thank you.
answered on Sep 2, 2017
Sure. But you certainly can obtain your own copy of a birth certificate.
My daughter is 17 and I have roughly 11 months left to pay. Haven't had a review ever.
answered on Aug 31, 2017
Child support may only be retroactive to the date on which the motion for modification was filed.
Live in Michigan. I have have been seeing my girlfriend for over a year. Ex wife, me, marriage was over years before that. Finally had divorce finalized in June. Girlfriend and I are getting married this month. Will we have a problem with the clause in my decree that states, "the children... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2017
Being married, in my opinion, is not contemplated and should nullify that dumb provision.
They have had trial adjourned twice already. It would be the same lawyer just under a different law firm name (their own). I don't want to do anything that would allow them to push trial back. Would my signing an Order of Substitution af Attorney give them a way to ask for and be granted an... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
First, if it's a custody case, did you hire an experienced family law attorney to represent your interest? If not, do so, as custody matters can be and generally are complex. I don't know where you're located, so it's difficult to advise you of the policies and practices of the... View More
We have joint legal custody she's going to jail. Her mom trying to hold kids what can I do to get my children. Can grandparents or boyfriend keep them?
answered on Aug 21, 2017
I assume she lives in Michigan with her boyfriend and the two children and will be going to jail in Michigan. Where does your ex-wife live? Was the judgment of divorce entered in Michigan? If so, what county? If it is a Michigan judgment to enforce, I would urge you to contact an experienced and... View More
I have filed all required forms through Probate and have a hearing on 9/20/2017 to be appointed PR. In the meantime, are we allowed to clean out her home of trash and expired food prior to the hearing? Can I do anything with her personal belongings?
I have never filed for child support, and my husband has never left the home. We are low income and receive assistance from dhs. I called numerous times to explain that i do not need child support and have followed up over and over. Prosecuting attorney office says it had been updated but they... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2017
The fact that you receive public assistance gives the Department of Health and Human Services the right to pursue collection of support from the responsible party who is not receiving benefits and is not living in the home. You didn't file for child support but you've received and... View More
We are not military.
Lived in Michigan our entire 27 year marriage with the exception of the past 7 months.
answered on Aug 7, 2017
Did you change your address to a Florida address? The law provides that you must be a resident of the State of Michigan for 6 months prior to filing a divorce action and 10 days in the county where the case is filed (either the county where you or he/she lives).
My boyfriend and i have been together for almost 3 yrs and he wants to adopt my son but the biological dad hadnt been around only met him once and has been in prison since 2012 how can we get his right terminated so he can adopt him?
answered on Aug 7, 2017
Once the adoption process begins the court or your attorney will handle the termination of parental rights as is required by law. However, the adoption cannot be accomplished, or the process begun, unless the two of you marry. Then the courts generally want the parties' to be at least 1 year.... View More
It's all I can do right now to make ends meet how my going to come up with an extra thousand dollars besides that she's been sleeping around for the last 8 months with 5 different guys and we're still married so does that affect child support cuz that's adultery
answered on Aug 6, 2017
Is there a divorce case pending right now? If so, I strongly suggest that you hire an experienced family law attorney to represent your interests. What she wants does not mean that is what she'll get. Infidelity has no bearing on child support, as child support is based on the number of... View More
I have two.kids involved and i want a professional to be able tomtell a judge yes they best option from my professional opinion is to divorce. He hasnt filed and i dont want a divorce but i need spousal and chjld support until things eitjer are fixed or divorced
answered on Aug 6, 2017
No, The court cannot order parties to seek marriage counselling to save a marriage. A Complaint for Separate Maintenance requires the same filing of documents as in a divorce case, with the only difference being that you are not divorced. All property is divided, debt is apportioned, child support... View More
She also is in the progress of being evicted from her home she has no gas or electricity cuz she did not pay the bills this is a very time thing
answered on Aug 2, 2017
You could petition the Probate Court for guardianship and your appointment as your mother's conservator. Consult a probate attorney.
Mother wants me to terminate my rights, and I want to.
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Nothing to terminate. You legally are not the child's parent until you've been determined to be the biological father. Without being the legally determined father, you have no rights to see the child or pay support for the child, unless, for some reason, there is already a child support... View More
From my Food stamps and my cash assistance
answered on Jul 26, 2017
If the child is already 12 years of age, child care is only available until August of the year following the 12th birthday. As for filing a motion, retain an attorney or at least consult with one face to face. The purpose of a forum of this nature is not to educate people how to practice law, since... View More
I request that the court order the following
A) set aside order of filiation, or
B) other (write a detailed explanation)
answered on Jul 26, 2017
If there is no court order naming you as the father, then A does not apply. An Order of Filiation is an order that names an individual as the biological father. So B applies. Just indicate that you are seeking DNA testing to establish paternity of a child you believe is or is not your child.
Of the Plaintiff and the defendant will assume any and all liabilities or indebtedness.
? The Plaintiff gave a key to said car and had it taken in the middle of the night from defendant home. Is this illegal? Can I have her arrested?
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Whose name was the car titled in? The Judgment controls, even though title may be in Plaintiff's name. Can you prove she took the car? Do you know who took the car? If someone other than the Plaintiff took the car at Plaintiff's request, there's nothing you can do to the third party,... View More
Our kids are 3 and 4, he is not on the birth certificates. But he has always know they are his.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
If he's not on the birth certificates then there first must be a legal determination that he's the father, regardless of whether he has known they are his. But as for back child support, the answer would be no.
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