How can i (mother ) win primary residency ?

Modifying a custody order is a two step process. First, you must argue a change in circumstances. Second, argue the 12 child custody...

Can a man go to phillopines and get married in three days?

It is possible, and Michigan law will also recognize the foreign marriage. On a different note, the parties can also file for divorce in Michigan,...

Is my ex-husband required to provide me a Certificate of Satisfied Judgment?

If the attorney and your ex refuse, you could file a motion for entry of an order in satisfaction of the Judgment. The Order could read. Wife's...

My husband has filed for divorce and both cars are in his name , can he have the sheriff take my car?

Legally he can retrieve the cars, if they are titled in his name. Practically, the circuit court has jurisdiction over property acquired during...

Will I lose half of the assets I own?

Typically, what is divided in a divorce case is property acquired during the course of the parties marriage. So, no, you will not lose 1/2 of your...

My fiances ex wont sign papers we want to marry its been 3 years!! He is very upset with her and we are out of money to proceed.

Michigan law does not require a party to sign a divorce judgment. In fact, it only takes one party to divorce. Therefore, if your fiance wants a...

Getting divorced and is there a way i can wait till i retire to pay my ex my 401k money

When a party is awarded a portion of a spouses 401(k) it is done via a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This QDRO, typically provides that the...

As the other attorneys have responded, the answer is yes it is possible. However, a Personal Restraining Order requires specific allegations that...

Provided there is no "mutual release of claims" in the Judgment of Divorce, there may be an issue on "limitations of Actions". In short, many tort...

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Do I need a divorce attorney?

In Michigan, the leading case on this issue is Staple vs. Staple. What a lawyer will look for in examining your divorce decree is if the language...