How do we start the process of adoption for my husband to adopt my son?

In Michigan, if the custodial parent has sole legal custody and the noncustodial parent has failed to substantially and regularly visit, contact,...

If the biological parents have not supported or visited the child in over two years, it is possible to have their parental rights terminated...

Can an adoption be terminated if fear that child is being neglected?

In the eyes of the law, an adopted child is no different than a biological child. If you have a legitimate concern that your niece is being...

Can a biological father who was not the legal father in an adoption demand DNA on a child who was adopted 8 yrs ago who is 10

A number of questions need to be answered. Did the bio dad know bio mom was pregnant? If so, did he take steps to claim paternity? As another...

How do I go about adopting my sisters baby when it's born?

Under Michigan law, a petition for adoption may be filed in the county where the petitioner lives, where the child is found, or where parental...

Can I fight for visitation with my kids that were adopted

I echo the comments made in answers 2 and 3. When parental rights are terminated, birth parents give up all rights to seek care and custody of the...

I am wondering if I can be held responsible for child support of my husband's child.

Mr. Goldman is right.

How i can get my teen home. child 17 left home. wayward mcl 712a.2. petition delinquncy proceedings

MCL 722.151 prevents a person from harboring a runaway, but it has been construed to only apply to runaways under the age of 17. As stated in the...

Can I sue FOC if her father had a No Contact Order on behalf of my daughter, but I was ordered let him have visitatation?

Usually what happens after an FOC investigation is that the caseworker, in this case most likely a Family Counselor, will issue a recommendation...

Can a 18 year old and 14 year old legally kiss in michigan if that it

Kissing probably does not constitute anything criminal at this point, as 4th degree CSC requires sexual contact between a victim 13, 14, or 15 and...