In a divorce. If I signed over all rights to the kids do I still have to pay child support ? I do not get to see the kids at all

In Michigan you can't just turn over your parental rights. Most courts will not terminate parental rights unless there is abuse, abandonment, or...

The first question the court usually has in cases like this is whether you are supportive of dad's parenting time. The second issue involves what...

Can my ex husband take me to court because my daughter asked me to help her file for emancipation? He has sole custody of kids

Most judges will not appreciate this at all. "Major decisions" that require the consent of a parent with sole legal custody or both parents in...

Is this a valid unreimbursed medical expense?

Virtually every judge sees psychotherapy as a "medical expense." Submit the bill to your ex and also submit it to the Friend of the Court. If you...

How long do I have to appeal my divorce case?

In Michigan, you have 21 days from entry of the judgment of divorce. You actually have 21 days from when the judgment shows up in the court...

A court can always enter an order prohibiting a parent from exposing a child to another person. There has to be a reason for this, but courts do...

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If a house is titled in a son and mother's name and he is getting a divorce can his wife force him to sell?

There are two ways to title property or own it. One is as a joint tenant with rights of survivorship. In that case, it will be hard for the court...

Can I go to jail or have to pay a fine for commiting adultery?

If they still enforced the still-existing law on adultery, they'd need more prisons in Michigan. I don't think there are enough "votes" to repeal...

Can any of these allegations affect the process and or outcome of the divorce?

At trial, the judge should only consider "evidence," not just "allegations." If he can support his allegations with evidence, there may be a...

Divorced in 2003-married for over 10 years. what percentage am I entitled to-Michigan law?

Michigan is an "equitable distribution" state, which means that the court considers a number of factors before determining what % each party will...