Depends on if you are married. If not married, then the father needs to establish paternity before any parenting time or custody will be ordered or enforced.

It's unnecessary an inappropriate to mention full names on a public forum like that. But it sounds like you may need to file a motion with the court where the mother and children live. Since you are the father to only the two year old, that's the only child the court can consider.... View More

You should file a motion for a change of custody.

Not necessarily. Whenever you request modification, the support amount can decrease, increase, or stay the same, depending on the findings for the relevant factors for child support calculations. If you want to see for yourself what to expect, there is a free online child support calculator that... View More

Support would go back to when the action is filed; birth expenses - if the state paid for it, are separate and in addition to support.

The family courts mostly continued through COVID. Even if your particular court could not conduct a hearing - most made the transition to ZOOM hearings... View More

Why do you think she is pregnant? And if she is, why do you think it's by you? There is a process to establish paternity before birth, but you'd need a whole lot more than a feeling she is pregnant. And she would otherwise be able to "handle it" as she sees fit anyway.

No; child support and parenting time are different. You don't get or be denied parenting time due to child support obligations.

Yes, you need a lawyer, especially if you are seeking full custody, and on an emergency basis at that. It is unclear by your question which of you is the alleged perpetrator.

Your boyfriend should really talk with a family law attorney beforehand. An unstated issue in all this will be whether any birth expenses were paid by the state. If so, that could generate a significant amount owed. Otherwise, your boyfriend's first cause of action would be to establish... View More

You will need to make contact with the Friend of the Court office for your county (where your case originates). Every county is a bit different, and each county will have it's own forms. But generally, you'll need to submit paperwork attesting that you two are living together. DHS records... View More

If you've already entered a plea at the adjudication, then you'll need to work with your attorney about possible appeal options. But generally, you cannot just change your mind (and your plea).

Possibly. It could be averted by both of you signing an acknowledgment of paternity perhaps.

Yes. And if the state funds any of the birth expenses, expect them to come after you.

You should speak with an attorney versed in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA). Bottom-line up front is that different rules apply with native american children and families.

Yes, if Medicaid pays for the birth expenses, you will get a bill at some point. You may want to rethink holding off on marriage if your girlfriend is the person you intend to marry at some point any way. It may be cheaper for you in the long run to marry now. You also want to be sure your... View More

An additional child generally causes an increase in support obligation. Doesn't really matter is the father wants anything to do with the baby. And if you or the child receive any public assistance, there will be a support obligation unless he can prove he is not the father.

Is there a child support order? If so, you may need to address some of this with the friend of the court. You may also need to make a motion in court about the stimulus money and to make clear who can claim the children for taxes.

Arrearages almost never go away, and until those do, your passport will likely remain suspended. Best thing you can do is contact the Friend of the Court to see what can be done.

Is it parenting time or child support that is reserved? Ordinarily, it would be the child support. Regardless, that language means that either party or the court can revisit that decision.

Have you or him filed anything with the court? If you did, that would trigger a child support evaluation and order. Child support is based on what's on paper, not necessarily what you guys are doing.