Married and want to separate, abusive and manipulative husband

The first thing I'd tell you is to retain an attorney to represent you. If it's be done legally, a Complaint for Separate Maintenance would be...

If he refuses to talk with the opposing party (assuming he is not represented), how can you resolve the matter? Certainly he can charge you for the...

What do I do?

The child is, by law, the child of the marriage, not the child of the other man (although he is the biological father). This must be disclosed. At...

Can the mother of my unborn child give her rights away to her mother?

The simple answer is NO. She could place the child for adoption, but you would be part of the process, providing your name is on the birth...

Is this a change of circumstances for spousal support modification: I am on disability & haven’t yet finished a rehab program?

A motion to modify and extend spousal support depends on what the Judgment provides regarding support. If the case went to trial or you did not...

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Who has jurisdiction?

More likely than not because you, the potential Defendant, live in Michigan and that's where the ring is. Other than spite, why not give the ring...

How old to decide which parent to live with?

You don't have the right to decide who you are going to live with. Your father would have to file a motion to modify the Judgment of Divorce and...

How can i move from michigan with minor child during separation ?

More information is needed in order to properly evaluate the issues raised. Was there a divorce action? A paternity action? Was there a Judgment...

She has 14 days from the date she received the PPO in which to file a motion to dismiss the PPO. Time is of the essence! She should seek the...

Hire an experienced criminal law attorney, or, frankly, even an experienced family law attorney who has handled domestic violence issues, and...