I just don't want her mother to file any charges against him once he turns 18. She is fine with their relationship but has a tendency of being dramatic when she's mad.
my husband went to jail, because of domestic violence. then we suppose to go to the court, but I don't want to go, because I want to drop that case. if I m not appear to the court, something is going happens to me?
answered on Jul 19, 2017
If you receive a subpoena, that is a court order. If you fail to abide by a court order you can be held in contempt of court and incarcerated. You are only a witness. You have no options with regard to whether or not your husband is to be prosecuted. I suggest your husband retain an experienced... View More 
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Do you know if the child is your child, or are you asking just in case you find out that it's not your child? What brought about your curiosity as to whether the child is yours after 18 years? Why wasn't the issue of paternity raised early on? There are questions to be answered in order... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Not enough information. If there's public assistance involved you cannot stop support. The caselaw indicates that it is a child's right to receive support and a parent does not have the right to waive support unless there is a sufficient reason to deviate (such as equal incomes and equal... View More
Bay County, Mi
My license was suspended from a defective equipment ticket (tag light) in 03/2016 which was originally just come in and show us and it will all go away the car ended up in the junk yard a few days later ticket was forgotten about in 07/2017 I was pulled over for speeding and found out that my... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2017
Forget about the Miranda issue. It's not like television. There's nothing you can do to prevent a conviction for DWLS other than to hire an experienced attorney to see if he or she can negotiate something different than this misdemeanor. You have no defense to the charge. You were... View More
We separated a few months ago, she says "it's not the right time" to tell me where they live. My other son, also goes there to visit, however she is not the biological Mother, nor a guardian.
answered on Jul 11, 2017
If there is no litigation involving custody, support and parenting time there's nothing you can do, other than follow your son who obviously knows where she lives.
Knowing she only has 8 months left will that be a waste of time on their part or will they try to get all that they can?
answered on Jul 10, 2017
Has she graduated from high school yet? If not, she's entitled to support until her 18th birthday or graduation from high school, whichever is later. Also, if she hasn't yet graduated and won't be graduating next year (June 2018), support can be ordered until she's 19 1/2 years... View More
I need to take a part time job because I am having trouble paying my bills. I will be working about 15 to 20 hours a week. I am afraid my ex-husband will take me back to court to get his child support reduced. He has since re-married and now has two incomes, so he is not struggling like I am.... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
I doubt that a part time job will affect the incomes justifying a reduction in support. In order for him to get a support reduction, the amount of the reduction must reflect a change equal to 10% of the amount he is presently paying or $50, whichever is greater. Additionally, there must be a change... View More
His answers are incomplete and erroneous, can he get contempt of court for answering falsely? If he leaves out assets are they automatically given to me in the divorce?
answered on Jul 6, 2017
Since you said your husband has given false answers to discovery questions, I'd suggest you contact your attorney and ask her/him the consequences.
To this information? We have 2 children. This is my vacation plan and will return in 5 days.
answered on Jun 21, 2017
If your Judgment does not provide that you're to give the information to her, I don't believe you are required to do so. However, as a courtesy there should be no problem in providing her with the information so she knows where to contact her child should the need arise.
My son's mother has recently decided to only work part time at her job instead of the full time she was previously working to stay home with him when he's out of school. How does her choosing to have less income effect the child support calculation?
answered on Jun 14, 2017
It depends on how much she earned at full time employment and part time employment. A motion to reduce support much result in a reduction by 10% of the amount being paid or $50, whichever is greater. So if the support is not reduced by a minimum of $50 there will be no reduction. Filing a motion... View More
I was never married to my sons mother, I have a child support order which is a large chunk of my income. Myself and his mother are now both married and she has moved 80+ miles away. I have a new baby with my wife and My son's mother has decided to work part time now so he doesn't have to... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2017
If there are no child care expenses being incurred, she should not receive any money which is designated as being payment for child care. However, is it possible she may need the child care because someone would have to provide care/supervision while she is at work at her now part time job?
answered on Jun 14, 2017
Quite possibly. Support is based on the incomes of the parties and the number of overnights the children spend with each parent. If you're able to establish he does not exercise his parenting time, then it would appear you might be entitled to a greater support contribution. Hire an... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2017
It takes 4 to 8 weeks to set the file up in Lansing where support payments for the entire state of Michigan.
answered on Jun 13, 2017
Hire a Probate attorney who can properly guide you with more information you'll have to provide.
answered on Jun 12, 2017
Sure, but be prepared for mother to take you to court. You are required to follow the Court's orders. You pay to the daughter, don't expect to get credit from FOC. Retain an experienced family law attorney to file a request for alternative relief if available.
I'm active with my child. Just want her home with her mother and my mother won't let me even visit. So I'm in a much better position financially and would like to have my daughter home. Can I bring her home without worrying about courts since she lived with her so long?
answered on Jun 12, 2017
As long as there are no court orders in place, I don't know why you couldn't have your daughter return home. Is there, or was there, protective services involvement? Does your daughter want to come home? Is there a guardianship in place?
My fiance and I have been together and living together for 9 years. My daughter just turned 18 and lost her health insurance and we are trying to be able to get her on his insurance. Her birth father is not on birth certificate, never established paternity and hasn't seen her maybe 4 times her... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2017
Your daughter is 18 and an adult. You don't need the natural father's consent. Check with an experienced attorney in Probate matters regarding the adoption of an adult.
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