It's possible, but you have a steep hill to climb, and should absolutely engage an attorney. Your first obstacle would be to set aside the default judgment. Specific rules and criteria apply, as judgments are meant to be final. Not only would you need to convince the court that you had an... View More

Likely, yes. If there is no pending case (e.g. it's been dismissed for lack of progress), you may file.

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.

There are 12 "best interest" factors the court uses to determine custody.

Your best - and only - bet is to settle the issue through the judgment of divorce. If he says he can pay it, then you could transfer ownership over to him. Otherwise, you two can agree to sell it and split the proceeds.

With out an attorney to motion and coordinate scheduling with the judge, you might need to call the court clerk to get a hearing.

Possibly. But Michigan is a no-fault state: all either person needs to say is that there's been a breakdown of the marital relationship. If you were to pursue a civil lawsuit for abuse, those videos may be more necessary. But the best evidence, of course, would be a criminal conviction.

What is your question? A lot what depend on who posted it (and if you know), where this information is posted, and what damages it caused you.

You can probably amend the order to reflect your living situation, especially with consent and if public assistance isn't involved. At the very least, it should reflect equal parenting time. Should you continue to pay some child support through the FOC is a different question. Having seen many... View More

This type of question is unlikely to get any specific response, there is just not enough information.

You'll want to contact a family law attorney, or general litigator to discuss some of the risks arising from what you're describing.

If you changed your name when you were married, then obtain a judgment of divorce without changing your name to something else, you are still divorced.

You're unlikely to find an answer to your question here, but if you contact your divorce lawyer you might get an answer. You might also contact a tax lawyer to make sure you're not running afoul of tax regs.

Ex-wife? No. A divorce severs that legal relationship. Even if she were to find that will and enter it into probate, it can be easily challenged with the judgment of divorce.

What information are you seeking? If the phone is in his name, then he has access to his records. Instead of involving the phone company, why does he not just download them and give them to you, or give you online access to those records?

If he is unwilling to cooperate, then you should... View More

Yes, your first step is to call the legal aid office that services your county. Most offices service multiple counties. They will require some information to verify your eligibility.

Have either of you filed a divorce? The home would be subject to division as part of the marital estate, but you'll have a tough hill to climb in getting the court to order him out since he's been there for all this time alone.

You can contact a legal aid group through the Michigan State Bar. Attorneys Amy also work on a flat fee basis depending on the facts surrounding the divorce. Ignoring a complaint is always a bad idea.

Have you filed for a divorce? Until you do, there is little anyone will be able to do for you here.

Yikes, what a mess. You should seek the advice of the attorney who represented you in the divorce. Whomever goes to court first will be asking the court to enforce this judgment and so it's important to know exactly what this judgment says and what rights or remedies are available as a matter... View More

Child support is determined on the basis of the ability to pay for both parents. The standard for modification is often a substantial and continuing” change, which can be caused by a change to either parent’s situation or both. As the last order appears to have been several years ago, it is... View More