A child is not a piece of personal property that can be given as, in essence, a gift. There is a procedure for adoption, but the father, if known,...

Besides a parent, who can get visitation rights to a child?

Grandparents, but only under certain circumstances. Contact a family law attorney for more specifics as to those circumstances. Neil M. Colman

This is a referral to, generally, the Friend of the Court to begin the process of investigating the competing requests for issues relating to...

I suggest you file a motion to prohibit this type of involvement, as this relates to developmental issues which should be the concern of the...

Is $3000 enough to retain a attorney for custody?

I assume your former husband still lives in Grand Rapids. I am sure that you would be able to retain an experienced and knowledgeable attorney for...

Am I entitled to half of 401k if husband put my children and I out to cheat with this woman?

Without knowing all of the facts, I am comfortable telling you that your entitlement in a divorce action would be no less than 50% the...

Do I have to start my divorce all over?

Are you represented by an attorney? If so, he/she will know how to handle this situation. A party in default is still permitted to participate in...

I am dating a 14 year old and I am 17. When I turn 18, she'll be 15. Is our relationship going to be illegal?

The dating relationship is legal, but NOTHING ELSE, not even touching over the clothing in certain areas of her person. Neil M. Colman

Im planning on moving to another city do I have to tell my sons dad and give him my new address

Not being familiar with the layout of the land, if the move is more than 100 miles from the residence of the children at the time of the filing of...

“I was told that I need to file sole custody for my unborn child. Is this so? The father has not involvement in my life or plans

You need not file for custody of your unborn child. If he is never legally determined to be the child's biological father, he neither has rights...