Can I lose rights?

There are two ways that a stepparent can adopt a child. A biological non-custodial parent must either consent to the adoption or a court must...

Ex husband withholding my child against court orders.

On March 16, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an official statement on matters concerning children. The Michigan Supreme Court stated that...

You are still a minor, your grandparents have legal guardianship, and you many not move out without their consent.

Can I take my son on a family trip without the mothers consent on my weekend?

Unless there is a court order prohibiting you from taking your child out of state, you may travel with your child within the USA during your...

How Can I Protect My Baby?

You need to immediately hire an experienced family law attorney to assist you with this case.

Without a court order, your child's father cannot prevent you from leaving with your child. By signing the Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP), you...

My ex-husband wants to move to GA from MI, and he also wants to take our son (we have 2 children). I have sole custody. Can he?

Your ex-spouse cannot move your child out-of-state without your permission or the Court's permission. Your ex’s attorney is asking for your...

Do I try to get him to sign off or let him have his rights?

When parents have joint legal custody, they are required to consult with one another and agree on decisions affecting their child's welfare. This...

What are grandparents rights in Berrien County Michigan?

There are limited grandparent rights in Michigan, and obtaining them is difficult because there is a strong presumption in favor of a parent's...

I have sole legal and physical custody of my only child. Does my ex-spouse still retain any legal issue over the child?

Based on the information you provided, the court granted parenting time to your ex-spouse. As such, you are prohibited from scheduling activities...