How do I file a motion with the court?

You might also consider asking your attorney to withdraw so that another attorney may be appointed to you. If there has been a breakdown in the...

Father hired a lawyer to get himself put on birth certificate and parenting time just now after 4 years

Each parent has legal rights to their child. If he is the biological father, a court will likely award him legal status, regardless of the ages of...

Terminate incarcerated fathers rights

A private petition for terminating parental rights requires that the parent not provide support and not have contact with the child for a period of...

Does my 15 yr old have to see his grandma

Grandparents do not have any legal rights under Michigan law except to ask for visitation. If the parents are refusing visitation to the...

Does CPS always terminate rights based on domestic violence?

Not always. There are a lot of factors taken into consideration in a termination petition. You really do need to contact an attorney who is...

Sentencing is always up to the judge. If this is your first and only charge, you are more likely to get favorable treatment. Find an attorney in...

In addition to previous answers, possession of analogues can be charged if you have medications not in the prescription bottle even if you have a...

What happens at a family court pretrial court date in a child protective proceeding?

It depends on when the pretrial is taking place and what the trial is for. Have you had a Review or Permanency Planning Hearing yet? If it's early...

Can you accept a plea from the court after your arraignment even though you already have a court appointed attorney.

You may still be able to accept a plea. Talk about it with your attorney. It would be unusual for a prosecutor to withdraw an offer just because...

Do I get to choose my public defender? Or are they chosen by the prosecution or judge?

Mr. Austin is correct. I would only add that when a firm or legal group has the main contract, they are usually set up by division--one person ...