Being my son is almost 17, should I pursue getting full custody? Hasn't she set a precedent by being gone for so long?

You need to prove "proper cause" or a "change in circumstances" (legal terms of art) before a Judge can change custody. Your son's reasonable...

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Will i be allowed to explain that i was not aware? Is it ok to plead not guilty? Will i be penalized -fine or jail?

My very humble but strong advice to you is to not post anything further about your question on the net, and speak in private with an experienced...

Is your goal to not show up in court, in hopes that the charges will be dismissed against your husband? If so, the most effective way for you and...

How do I get representation?

If you don't have any money or credit cards to pay an up-front retainer, and if you can't qualify for no-cost or low-cost legal aid, then I would...

How do I go about this?

Given this fact pattern, I might retain a local (Metro-Detroit based) family lawyer who is well-versed in the UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody and...

Many Courts will often assume you intentionally diluted your sample to mask drugs or booze, and that you are lying. ETG tests can have many...

What can I do?

Your applicable Friend of the Court Office has some tools that may help you. You need to "show cause" the mother, which is a process by which the...

How often and what is the process to modify child support with a stipulation/consent order in place determining child support?

It sounds like you have a legitimate case to request a review of the Parties' current respective obligations toward child support. Considering...

How do I go about this issue? Someone said get character letters, but I feel that won't be enough, my boyfriend is even writing1

IMHO, the most effective way for you to try to "shut down" the case from being prosecuted is if you and your boyfriend each have your own lawyers,...

Can I force him to pay for sports,agreed to on jod? If not,will there be repercussions to either of us for them to just play one

If it is clearly stated in the JOD, then you should either "show cause" him, or do a "motion to enforce" to get a Judge to order him to comply with...