Michigan is not a common law state. If your name alone is on the deed, absent any other written agreements, she will have no claim to your real...

Can my husband adopt my 2 kids without there dad ?

Your husband would have to petition for step parent adoption. Bio dad must receive notice and have an opportunity to object. Generally if a...

Your daughter will be eligible for your husband's plan once you two marry. Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Lowering child support

You sound like a great dad! If she was working part time and now she is working full time, that would most likely satisfy the required change of...

CCan a mother who has full custody of child go on vacation like a cruise to jamaca?

Of course Mother can vacation without the child, without seeking father's consent.

Can the courts say that someone doesn't have to pay all of their past due child support because they were unemployed?

The Court did Mr. Whitehead a favor. Generally the rule is retroactive relief is only granted to the date of service of the petition to modify...

Can my mom take away the phone she doesn't pay for?

You are 16. You are a minor. Your mother can take your phone away.

Child support under the Michigan Child Support Formula is based upon your income and your ex's income only. Step parent income is not considered...

Can I sue for malpractice? Would anyone be willing to speak to me about representation.

I am sorry you are dealing with this birth trauma. These situations are extremely fact sensitive. Please feel free to contact Cindy Woodard at my...

Am I a de facto parent if I've lived with and helped parent my partner's 4 kids from a previous marriage for the past 8 years?

I am sure the children consider you a loving and committed parent. However, given the state of the law in the state of Michigan, you do not have...