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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Domestic Violence for Michigan on
Q: divorce (with minor children) and domestic violence, can I find a pro bono lawyer

My husband and I lived in Cass county. We were involved in a domestic violence situation on a Saturday. The following Monday, I filed for divorce and he filed a police report against me. I was seen in the er on Tuesday and again on Thursday. A report on my behalf was filed. Neither of us planned to... Read more »

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Q: In a custody case does child have to testify if one parent subpoenas them
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 20, 2023

No. And in fact, the court conducts in camera interviews with children in custody disputes; they do not testify in open court.

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Q: Hello, after my court hearing the child support wasn’t modified and I don’t receive help financially from the father

He also lied under oath which can be proven. How do I obtain a pro bono lawyer who cares to fight for our child etc

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Q: Does a 17 year old need to visit the father if he is paying child support

Does a father need to pay health insurance for kids over 18 in college? It’s not in divorce decree. Also, if one child has a medical condition developed during child support years (type one diabetes) does father have to pay health insurance after 18?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: should I file for custody?

CPS or Huron county won't do anything, my ex has had 4 CPS cases against him in 6 months for, neglect, abuse, and medical neglect, they have more than enough to take the kids out of the home. I have paperwork to file for custody, I need a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: Can a supervisor pos as a caseworker just to get your children taken away when three attempts were already made by three

Three different caseworkers and unsuccessful found out that one of them even admitted that she tampered with my drug screen and now this one was acting as if she was my friend and telling me that she was going to tell the judge I was doing everything right then I was supposed to go to a meeting... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 1, 2023

Her being a supervisor is not your issue. You need to focus on addressing the allegations.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Child Custody and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: Hi I been married to my Indian husband who is a green card holder for 4 years we have a 2 year old son recently he's

Been threatening to take my son away and leave with him to India so his parents can raise him. My son has never met them people yet my question is IS THIS POSSIBLE CAN YOU TAKE MY SON WITHOUT MY

PERMISSION? 2nd question is IF I DIVORCE HIM WILL HE HAVE TO GIVE ME SPOUSAL SUPPORT &CHILD... Read more »

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

It is not legal for your husband to take your son without your permission. As a parent, you have the legal right to make decisions regarding your child's custody, care, and control. If your husband takes your son without your consent, it could be considered parental kidnapping, which is a... Read more »

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Q: Hi I been married to my Indian husband who is a green card holder for 4 years we have a 2 year old son recently he's

Been threatening to take my son away and leave with him to India so his parents can raise him. My son has never met them people yet my question is IS THIS POSSIBLE CAN YOU TAKE MY SON WITHOUT MY

PERMISSION? 2nd question is IF I DIVORCE HIM WILL HE HAVE TO GIVE ME SPOUSAL SUPPORT &CHILD... Read more »

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a difficult situation. To answer your first question, it is not legal for your husband to take your son without your permission. If he does so, it could be considered parental kidnapping, which is a serious offense. You have the right to... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: Hi I been married to my Indian husband who is a green card holder for 4 years we have a 2 year old son recently he's

Been threatening to take my son away and leave with him to India so his parents can raise him. My son has never met them people yet my question is IS THIS POSSIBLE CAN YOU TAKE MY SON WITHOUT MY

PERMISSION? 2nd question is IF I DIVORCE HIM WILL HE HAVE TO GIVE ME SPOUSAL SUPPORT &CHILD... Read more »

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you are facing. Here are some answers to your questions:

In general, a parent cannot take a child out of the country without the other parent's permission or a court order. If your husband were to take your son to India without your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Immigration Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: Hi I been married to my Indian husband who is a green card holder for 4 years we have a 2 year old son recently he’s

Been threatening to take my son away and leave with him to India so his parents can raise him. My son has never met them people yet my question is IS THIS POSSIBLE CAN YOU TAKE MY SON WITHOUT MY PERMISSION? 2nd question is IF I DIVORCE HIM WILL HE HAVE TO GIVE ME SPOUSAL SUPPORT &CHILD SUPPORT?... Read more »

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you are facing. To answer your questions:

Generally, a parent cannot take a child out of the country without the other parent's permission, especially if there is a custody agreement in place. If your husband takes your son to India...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: Hi, I’ve been married to my Indian husband green card holderfor 4years we have a 2 year old son together, recently

He’s Been threatening to take my son to India for his family can raise him,I now think he used me for a green card can he get deported if we divorce??my question is Is this possible for him to steal my son without my permission? 2nd question is If i divorce him will he have to give me spousal... Read more »

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing. To answer your first question, if both parents have legal custody of a child, it is generally not permissible for one parent to take the child out of the country without the other parent's permission. If your husband were to... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: My ex wife has sole custody but i have the kids about 40% of the time.

My ex wife has sole custody but i have the kids about 40% of the time. She is leaving the country for 2 weeks and plans to leave the kids with her mom during her parenting time. I am not comfortable with this and I would like to know my options. The kids already mentioned that they will be sleeping... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 11, 2023

You can file a motion to address this parenting time situation or file a motion for a change of custody.

Just know that with her having sole custody, it's you that needs to do the pulling and pushing here to make change.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Michigan on
Q: How do I get my kids back after I went to jail an lost them
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 5, 2023

Too broad of question to answer effectively. Did you go to jail, prison, or both? How long? Were your parental rights terminated, or was custody just changed to the other parent?

If your parental rights were not terminated, you have an uphill climb, but you'll want to work with an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: My son and his ex are having issues about their daughters Dr. The mother agreed to a pediatrician and 4 months later cal

Called the Dr and cancelled her appointments already scheduled and said she wanted everything transferred to the mother's family Dr. He obviously says no but she is doing it anyway. They have joint legal custody. Can she be seen by both of the Drs since this will never get resolved unless he... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 4, 2023

Your son has the same rights as the mother. Both parents should be informed of all doctors appointments. When it comes to contrary forms of treatment, that's when things get hairy. Ultimately, a motion may need to be filed so the court can order a particular doctor, or in extreme cases, one... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Michigan on
Q: Filing a uniform child custody jurisdiction enforcement act affidavit, what do I have to provide

I want to ask for a temporary order to have legal custody until the divorce is finalized. What do I have to attach to the document?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 2, 2023

Download a copy of MC 416 from the State Court Administrator's Office website. That will tell you all the information you need to submit.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue my attorney for not doing anything on my behalf in my child custody case which resulted in lost of custody?

My sons father took me back to court over child custody. We were never married I had full custody. Him and his lawyer knowingly and deliberately lied in court. My attorney never called a witness that I suggested to him or presented evidence that I had given him or told him he could obtain that... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 2, 2023

Best advice would be to contact another family law attorney to review everything. You could certainly talk with a malpractice attorney, but some of what you write concerns trial strategy, which is difficult to show malpractice.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: Can foc keep my fiancé son away from me not letting him get over nights over false accusations?

At the time i was just his girlfriend and his sons monther started a bunch of drama and i retaliated in text so then she accused me of hitting her son and she told them how me and his father were always fighting and breaking up they believed her. The text she showed in court where only of my... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 16, 2023

"They" are not doing anything. The child's mother made an accusation that FOC substantiated, creating this order. You being engaged does nothing; being married might help. But your relationship status has nothing to do with what the judge will find pertinent to changing this.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: Is there a law which seperates the jurisdiction or ruling on individual custody cases?

I am currently seeking sole legal custody of my son and I dont have legal custody of my daughter. They don't share the same father. I currently have joint legal custody of my son.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 9, 2023

There is no rule on that but you definitely have two different cases, even if it may be with the same judge, and so the holding on one case shouldn't necessarily affect the holding on the other. In other words, it's certainly possible - and happens - for a parent to have custody of one... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: Lying in court

My girlfriend may be about to start a custody battle with her kids’ father. He is most likely going to try to get 50/50 custody. He is $5000 behind on child support. He has no drivers license, yet still drives with the children. He will try to lie and say things are different than they are. He... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 13, 2022

Sure is! Respond, appropriately, to his allegations. If he's filing, you will receive his allegations in writing; you may file a written response to them. In court, you will also have an opportunity to respond to any allegations made.

The judge's job is to assess credibility. Some...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: I share custody with the father of my child. I want to enroll her in school, but in my district, he wants his. ?happens?

I share 50/50 legal and physical custody. My ex lives 40 minutes away from my home. I have lived in my school district and raised my daughters there for the past 16 years, now its my three year old turn to start kindergarten, but he will not agree to my school district. Instead, he is proposing we... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 12, 2022

Best solution would be to get ahead of this and file a motion with the court to determine. I think you are in pretty good shape having had kids already in the district, and you actually living there. I don't see a court ordering a school district that neither of you live in.

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