Can you ask for another court appointed attorney if the attorney appointed doesn't 'understand' the issues?

If there are no CPS proceedings going on, then you generally do not get a "court appointed" lawyer. You have to retain one or represent yourself. ...

My sons dad and I want his rights terminated. I am engaged to be married and my fiance wants to adopt my so.

Stepparents adoptions are like other adoptions in some regards and different in others. In a normal adoption, the child gets two new parents. In...

I am currently married but seperated and pregnant by another man. When i give birth can i give the baby my maiden name?

If parties do not have joint legal custody of a child, then there is no requirement that they agree. When you have the child, there is a...

It's not a sin to be poor. If a child has his/her needs met, that's enough in most cases. There's a "line" when it comes to fitness, but all...

Motion for reconsideration or motion for review?

You have a limited period of time to file a motion for reconsideration. Some attorneys use this avenue to get a little more information into the...

Filling divorce with a separation agreement vs without?

In Michigan, if you have minor children, there is a 6 month waiting period. Without kids, it's 2 months. You can, in fact, "speed it up" if you...

Can i still be made to pay child support if the paternity test confirms that i am 0.00% not the father?

If you are not the father, the next question is whether you were on a birth certificate, an affidavit of paternity, or a court order. If you were,...

I am married but my husband does not have papers can I still adopt my niece? Also can I change her last name?

Under the statute, only single persons or married couples can adopt. If you are married, then your husband has to join in the adoption petition...

How do I get a complete copy of my divorce agreement? I was divorced 7 yrs ago without benefit of council.

Divorces are a matter of public record. You can go to the court where your judgment became final and get a copy of it for $1/page. If you can't...

My ex wife is trying to change the agreed opinion 401k money amount

There are some decisions from the Court of Appeals about modification of this aspect of a judgment of divorce "after the fact." Unless you or...