Questions answered by Neil M. Colman

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My ex was awarded sposal support through mediation of $900 a month. she now make $5.50 more and hour a month before divorce

Neil's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

If the spousal support amount arose out of mediation, I would tend to believe that it would state that it is non-modifiable as to the amount and...

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How can I prove that my ex quit job? She has no income now and she used to make more than me

Neil's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

You can't be assured of anything. Your best bet would be to hire an experienced family law attorney to file the appropriate documents to get this...

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I moved out of NC, Jan 2011 to work. how do I file for divorce? Should I fly to NC and go to court and set up payment plan?

Neil's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

If you are an Illinois resident, having lived there the requisite period in order to file a divorce (in Michigan it is 6 months), you can file in...

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Ex husband has not paid a dime of child support since 2007 when divorced. But is self employed and advertises online.

Neil's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

Has the fact that he advertises online been brought to the the attention of the Attorney General, the prosecuting attorney, and the FOC? Seems...

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Michigan Parenting time?

Neil's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

If the court ordered parenting time in Michigan, and assuming she is living in the same county that entered the order for parenting time, you...

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What are the steps to "sign off" parental rights?

Neil's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

Was this a paternity test ordered by the court, or a private DNA test? If through the court, the court should enter an order stating you are...

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Will my mother be able to collect back child support

Neil's answer | Answered on January 15, 2014

If the father NEVER paid support your mother would be able to receive a limited amount of the back support. Once support was charged to the FOC...

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Can I prevent my ex wife who has physical custody of our daughter from moving in with someone I don't know anything about?

Neil's answer | Answered on January 15, 2014

Although you can only object to the living arrangement if prohibited in your Judgment, the living arrangement (stable environment), coupled with...

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Should I include evidence with initial custody modification paperwork?

Neil's answer | Answered on January 15, 2014

I might suggest that some/enough supporting documentation be attached with the motion to establish that there has been a significant/substantial...

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A 16 and 12 year old brothers fear returning home to mother cuz of threats and verbal abuse. wat can a father do to keep his son

Neil's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

You absolutely should return the children. Failure to do so could result in being brought before the Judge for a contempt hearing for failing to...

Neil M. Colman's Answers (2677)

My ex was awarded sposal support through mediation of $900 a month. she now make $5.50 more and hour a month before divorce

How can I prove that my ex quit job? She has no income now and she used to make more than me

I moved out of NC, Jan 2011 to work. how do I file for divorce? Should I fly to NC and go to court and set up payment plan?

Ex husband has not paid a dime of child support since 2007 when divorced. But is self employed and advertises online.

Michigan Parenting time?

What are the steps to "sign off" parental rights?

Will my mother be able to collect back child support

Can I prevent my ex wife who has physical custody of our daughter from moving in with someone I don't know anything about?

Should I include evidence with initial custody modification paperwork?

A 16 and 12 year old brothers fear returning home to mother cuz of threats and verbal abuse. wat can a father do to keep his son