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answered on Jan 4, 2018
Unless there is a custody order in place, you as the mother have sole custody.
We have lived together since before I got pregnant. I am the sole care taker of our daughter and he provided a home and food, basically I did everything at home and he paid. We were not legally married.
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Your option is to pursue a child support order. He is not obligated to continue paying living expenses.
answered on Nov 16, 2017
You have an obligation to comply with the Court Order for Support until another such order is entered. I suggest you retain an experienced family law attorney to file a Motion to Suspend Support and to require her to bring the child(ren) back if that's what you want. Again, much could depend... View More
So my childs father has visitations of wed. And every other weekend and he never gets her wednesdays and i always work with him because he can never get her on his fridays at 2 sometime he gets her late friday or sat and i usually work with him but ive had many issues... shes came back with lice 5... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Child custody and parenting time are not matters to take into your own hands. If what you're saying is true, and you've documented them or can otherwise show them to be true, then you may have grounds to file the appropriate motion in court altering or suspending your ex's parenting... View More
She won't let him see my nephew. He's suffering from severe suicidal depression from it and I need help! He needs help! I want him too see my nephew! But he doesn't want to go to court if he can get in trouble because of their ages.
answered on Oct 30, 2017
It's a possibility. An attorney would want to know exact ages and circumstances.
I've filed change of domicile but I know he won't agree. He don't pay and he has no parenting time. I have my mother and family to where I'm moving what would happen if I just leave with my two children. If he files a motion and I'm established in the new state would they... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
You would be in contempt of a court order. Your best option is to file the appropriate motion. If he doesn't response or appear, it will likely be granted. Even if he does respond, you could show the judge that the move is for you and the child's best interest. The court could still grant... View More
I dated a young lady for 7 plus years on and off we have not lived together for the last 2 years but her son still stays with me. She has not lived together for the last 2 years but her son still stays with me.
What rights do I have to get custody of the Son. I have enrolled him at school.... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Your rights concerning the child are limited to what the mother willingly allows you to do. At any time, she can call her son home and not let you see him again. Or, the father could come in the picture and start a custody issue, of which you would have no dog in the fight.
There is a... View More
I would like to see if I can take it a step further An keep her away from my son after this post was made? I had question him were he was after a photo was posted I assumed it was the same day I was concerned who had our son as I was at work. She put a status because I text her when he would not... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2017
There would likely need to be more to the story. Unless you can show that the father or his girlfriend is doing something contrary to your son's best interest, the best course may to let things be. Her message, while juvenile, doesn't appear to name you specifically, and there's no... View More
My son's father hasn't been in his life and isn't on the birth certificate. He has nothing to do with my son and he wants nothing to do with my son. Would I be able to move out of state without any legal trouble in the future if he ever changed his mind?
answered on Oct 23, 2017
I assume that there has not been a legal custody determination. Typically, custody orders dictate that you cannot move out of state or more than 100 miles without the court's permission. Without a court order, that doesn't apply. It would be wise to consult with a local attorney to be... View More
My friend went to jail for 3 weeks during that time he took their four kids to washington. And now refuses to let her even talk to them. There is no court order currently in place and he is the father on the birth certificates. Now that she is home she wants to file for custody but we dont know... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2017
Hire an experienced family law attorney who can file in the county where you reside and he/she could file motion seeking an Order requiring that the kids be returned to the State of Michigan, since Michigan is their home state.
We are not married and lived together. He has been verbally abusive me, and wants joint custody. He parents have money and have a lawyer. I don't have any money for a lawyer and need guidance on this. What other forms do I need to fill out. He has already filled in Calhoun County MI. He... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2017
There are no forms to fill out to resolve the problem. You MUST find a way to borrow money and hire an experienced family law attorney. This is not an easy process. You’re not qualified to handle a matter of this importance or magnitude. No one can teach you how practice law, and that’s why you... View More
He has small claims and is difficult and unwilling to ever be flexible and is dragging out paying support by constantly filing appeals about amount of support.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is nothing that can be done to make him stop using (abusing) the court system. In most counties, family division cases stay with the same judge; some counties also have referees, who are assigned to specific judges. Over time, if this guy's claims... View More
Shouldn't they have to redo all of the cases that were during that time? I also have where my ex stood up in court and plead guilty for abusing me and stood up in court and said that everyone that called I me lied. He through him self under the bus and explains everything in the letters. Than... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
The answer to your title question is no. Cases are not reheard whenever a judge retires. You have (or had) an opportunity to appeal; that is the appropriate way to address your issues.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
If the paper you signed involved voluntarily terminating your parental rights, there is no going back. If you signed a limited guardianship, there is a process to follow that could result in the return of your child.
answered on Oct 15, 2017
You should consult with a probate attorney about guardianship or co-guardianship with your boyfriend.
I have sole custody of my son. His father pays $50 a week in child support. Occasionally his father will take our son for the weekend. Is it my responsibility to supply him with diapers or is it his to buy them for the time he has him?
answered on Oct 13, 2017
His responsibility unless he’s irresponsible. You’ll know if and when the child comes home with a soiled diaper.
He and his current wife unfairly gained custody of my 11 and 13 year old sons 2 years ago. They have alienated me from them since. I've just learned through the grapevine he's planned a sudden move to Florida where they will be living in a fifth-wheel camper with 3 other children (7... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2017
You start with retaining a very experienced family law attorney who has been involved in custody cases. Don't know why you say he gained custody unfairly. If you were not represented or did not take part in the proceedings, that is your fault. Is there a Judgment? Was he awarded sole legal and... View More
my husband has not even filed for divorce and has moved in with his girlfriend and has my children staying there. My 10 year old is not comfortable with this and has stated this to her father and to her counselor. Do I have any legal help on my side?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Unless you do something about this, I'm not quite sure he will. You are the one who should be filing a complaint and seeking a divorce. There is nothing the police or you can do, as there are no court orders in place that are enforceable. Consult with an experienced family law attorney to get... View More
Noncustodial parent, not taking child out of the state, she is staying with her father. Can the state Force me to stay
answered on Oct 3, 2017
Assuming you are the custodial parent and are dropping the child off for parenting time with the father, the state cannot force you to stay while the parenting time is taking place, unless there is a restriction in the parenting time order. I hope this answers your question, because it was a bit... View More
My aunt falsely accused me of being a bad mom but because I allowed my child to use her address for school, they granted her guardianship of her. I don't know if I have any rights.
answered on Oct 1, 2017
It would be a wise use of money to sit down with a local attorney knowledgeable about guardianship so that he or she can explain the situation. If this is a guardianship, you do have rights. More importantly, you also have responsibilities, which if you don't do, you could find your parental... View More
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