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answered on Aug 24, 2023

In Michigan, child custody arrangements are typically determined based on the best interests of the children. If your ex-wife had legal custody of your children and has passed away, her parents may have taken temporary physical custody. However, as the biological parent, you may have rights to seek... View More

You need to be in touch with an elder law attorney asap. First, that person will need to help you figure out if you are being sued individually or in the capacity of the estate representative. If they are trying to take the house, I imagine you are involved in your capacity as the estate... View More

He's going to need more than speculation, and with the amount of time that has passed, he arguably doesn't have a legal right to contest paternity.

Best case scenario would be through an admission and a stipulated motion between him, the mother, and the actual father.

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answered on Aug 11, 2023

In most cases, the legal right to make decisions about funeral arrangements lies with the deceased person's next of kin. However, laws can vary by state and circumstance, and it's important to consult with a legal professional to get accurate advice based on your specific situation.... View More

No. You would need to petition the probate court for guardian and conservatorship. If this caretaking has proper documentation in the form of a POA, you face a significant uphill battle.

You say you are banned from seeing your mother; By whom? And why? Depending on your answers, you're... View More

There's some variables to consider here, but generally, the back pay (arrearages) do not go away; she would still owe you that amount. You would, however, have your own support obligation.

The reason being is that child support is intended to be contemporary, reflecting what is... View More

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answered on Jul 31, 2023

In Michigan, the age of majority is 18, which means that individuals are considered legal adults at that age. However, the situation may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the family's legal arrangements.

If your 17-year-old grandchild moved in with you with the consent... View More

You certainly can. Many have tried; few have succeeded. I would suggest you contact a local attorney familiar with the court and type of law you are involved in before proceeding to be sure you are not misunderstanding something.

You are, perhaps, confusing legal custody with parental rights. The mother having sole legal custody does not terminate your parental rights. You are being contacted by CPS because you still have parental rights to the child.

To begin, understand that CPS and the prosecutor are two separate entities. CPS is an investigative agency, much like the police. And like the police, all they can do is ask or recommend that the prosecutor do something.

CPS can initiate a petition for removal, which is actually a civil... View More

You will likely need to open a probate estate. What happens to the condo depends largely on what you want to do with it - keep it or sell it.

Yes. That doesn't necessarily mean they are not working with a lawyer; it just means that an attorney hasn't officially entered an appearance with the court and so to the court, the person is unrepresented.

You should definitely fire him and hire another lawyer to represent you.

Best way to get started is to consult with a local divorce attorney and get the process started. While there is some precedent for suing a spouse for intentional torts, your situation may better support a cause for spousal support.

Keep in mind that Michigan is a "no fault" state... View More

Short of complaining to the pediatrician about the RN - which there may be some ethical violations related to her licensing, and certainly bad business in any regard, but I don't think there's anything else you can do about her. The wrongdoing here is obviously with your husband, and with... View More

Assuming you are in the midst of a divorce, you should negotiate this arrangement now. Otherwise, you can later file a motion to change domicile if it becomes necessary to relocate. However, there is a whole host of criteria a judge would need to consider at that time other than just it makes... View More

Great question. To my knowledge, all supervision agencies would require on-site visits for liability reasons (they don't want their employees out some place they can't really control and in what could be a volatile situation). While not ideal (it costs time, money, and let's face it:... View More

In all cases where children are involved, whether as victims or witnesses, the police would contact Child Protective Services (CPS). That agency is responsible for the investigation, removal, and possibly placement of children in abusive or neglectful situations.

If a parent is arrested... View More

Because your mother has not been named on the deed, she still may have rights under a will to take the property, or she still may have the opportunity to take the property pursuant to filing a probate action since your father passed intestate. A real estate or probate attorney will still need to... View More

Depends on what you mean by "signing over rights". Typically the only thing that's signed between unwed parents is an Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP). If your son signed such a document, he is acknowledging paternity - that's it. By default, the mother has custody, and no... View More