I would wait and do the stepparent adoption and change the children's names then. You can have the names changed and the birth certificate changed...

If it takes 90 days for a divorce to be final in Michigan, why haven't he been served his papers?

In Michigan the minimum time frame is 60 days from the date of filing, not 90 days. You will need to serve your spouse and wait 21/28 days to see...

The procedure for changing the name of adult in Washtenaw County is handled by the family division Judges. In some counties it may be handled by...

If someone else got rid of my items without asking me just because it was in their home do I have rights?

You would have a claim for the property you left in the house under various theories of law but I don't believe it would be worth it to file a...

The case of Meyer v Mitnick generally controls in Michigan. I've litigated this issue before and the ring has to be returned unless you can show...

Can I sue for reimbursement?

Suing someone you are married to is against public policy. I would recommend that you file for a divorce and seek the return of the funds from your...

Will it help any with a judge/case with Co counsel lawyers?

I think your answer really depends on the facts of your case. In some cases an attorney may not be confident in a trial setting or they don't feel...

I have a register domestic partnership Register in Ann Arbor, do I get anything after 7 years?

I'm assuming your employer offered benefits through an employer based health plan for you filling out paperwork that showed you were in a domestic...

Can my husband legally take the vehicle in his name from his ex-wife?

From a legal standpoint if your husband is the only person on the title he owns the vehicle. If he takes the vehicle back he would be violating the...

Another thing to consider is that if you do have minor children the Judge must make a finding of "good cause" to enter the divorce prior to the 6...