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Q: My daugher her 2 kids are living with me. I want to have someone move in. Can I do that without jeopardizing custody?
Kelly Lambert
Kelly Lambert
answered on Jul 18, 2014

Unless that person has a background where they could be determined dangerous to children (drugs, criminal, CPS, etc) or this person moving in would make it so the children did not have adequate sleeping arrangements, this should not jeopardize custody.

Kelly G Lambert III

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Q: I want my dad to have custody over me but still be able to see my mom I am 14 what do I do?

My mom doesn't let me say what I want to say I feel like her mold and I think I might have depression I wanna live with my dad. Is there a way. Will my siblings get taken away from her if I do leave?

Kelly Lambert
Kelly Lambert
answered on Jun 30, 2014

This is something that your parents need to discuss, not you. Should your father want to pursuit custody of you, he would need to file a motion. Through that process, the judge or the Friend of the Court may interview you about how you feel about things. It is possible for him to have custody of... View More

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Q: In Michigan can a Summons and Complaint be served after the expiration date has expired???
Nicholas Leydorf
Nicholas Leydorf
answered on Mar 16, 2011

Not unless the Plaintiff has filed a motion to extend the expiration date. Even if the summons and complaint have expired, the Plaintiff can file the complaint again and serve it within the new expiration date.

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