You should start with a phone call to the friend of the court to make your request. They are likely to tell you that you need agreement from your...

Hello! Can child support payments be reduced due to change of living expense circumstances including marriage?

In all likelihood the answer is no. Child support is not effected by living expenses. Your change in marital status may cause a small change in...

I have been through Friend of the court with my oldest but not my youngest. what should my first step be?

You need to file a custody case to address the issues of custody and parenting time through the courts. You will need to meet with a family law...

You have no legal rights here and therefore do not have "standing." You cannot falsify an affidavit of parentage or otherwise claim to be the...

Would my case fit under the statutes of MI child abandonment?

This will not qualify as abandonment for purposes of terminating his parental rights because he is still paying support for the child. However you...

Is my home martial property or separate property here in Michigan?

Your home began as separate property but may now be marital property depending on what has happened during the marriage. You need to look at the...

Can I refuse to talk to CPS and go to court hearings if older than 18?

You can initially refuse to speak to CPS. If this is an ongoing investigation, then you need to meet with a criminal attorney regarding these...

Parenting time due to school aged child

Looking at your local friend of the court website is a good start. You can also look at St. Clair County friend of the court online. They publish a...

I have sole physical custody but the other parent has visitation rights. Can I move out of state without court approval?

Yes you will need court approval to move out of state or more than 100 miles. That is the requirement based on state law because you have joint...

Do I have to ask my husbands permission to move of state with my son if we do not have a custody agreement in place?

No you do not need your husband's permission so long as there is no custody, support case or divorce case filed. If there are no legal matters...

Selected as the best answer