Get yourself in a safe place, then file for divorce (and probably a PPO). Simple, but easier said than done, I know. Just keep in mind: safety first.

OK, so if your wife received the permanent 10 year card, as opposed to the conditional two year card, then it will be difficult for her to lose it. So if three years went by after you got married until she received her green card , it’s most likely that she has received the permanent card. If... View More

Michigan is a "no fault" divorce state. If one, or preferably both people, agree that the bond of matrimony are broken and there is no reconciliation, then a judge will grant the divorce. What you two do from there is your own business.

If you are trying to move your case along quickly, you should still schedule it for a hearing (with the required praecipe) to make sure the Judge will allow it. Not all Judge's will agree to waive that statutory waiting period. Also, most Judge's want to go "on the record" with... View More

Depends...were the kids present when this happened? Otherwise, she's got a criminal matter going on that doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the custody and parenting time at this point. If you have concerns about her parenting ability related to these charges, you should address... View More

Life changes and amendments to parenting time orders are common. In an ideal world, when you discussed the wrestling enrollment, you would have agreed to enrolling him with the stipulation that you'll amend the order to include a limit to how much you will drive to sporting events. At this... View More

Most court's have a physical legal assistance center that you can visit or you can always visit the Michigan online assistance center: https://legalassistancecenter.org/

Contact the legal aid office in the county she is located in. They can help her file the necessary paperwork, and she almost assuredly qualifies.

Depends on how the judgment is written.

Ordinarily, no. But best check with an attorney now that you've been served.

If divorce proceedings have started, it's generally unwise to do anything with assets or property at this point until determined by agreement or the court.

Is this for spousal support? Are payments to be made through the friend of the court? If so, you need to contact them for enforcement procedures. If not, you can file a motion with the family court to enforce the judgment. His attorney would have nothing to do with it as its standard for the... View More

You are in a tough spot. Why didn't this come up during the pendency of the divorce? Presumptively, you signed or agreed as part of a hearing that everything was included and settled. As a legal matter, any remedy would be an uphill battle for you to establish. The old adage "possession... View More

Generally, once a gift is given, it's the receiver's property. Unless the father has some evidence these items were stolen, he's risking filing a false police report - which is a crime itself - once the police investigate and find he actually gave those items and now just wants them back.

I think he needs to think through this from the standpoint that the properties are likely part of the marital estate that would be divided through divorce. There are exceptions to that, but then he needs to consider whether 1) those exceptions apply, and 2) whether it's worth the cost to... View More

Are you selling the house through realtors? You should be in contact with your realtor. Ordinarily, yes, you would have access to the house until a date determined in the purchase agreement or at closing. But you cannot use "any means". Further, it will depend on what your court orders... View More

It matters greatly and particularly where the child lives as that establishes jurisdiction. It sounds like that would be Michigan for you, which means Michigan courts and law will apply.