Questions answered by J. Matthew Catchick Jr.

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Can my son get custody of his son if the mother(girlfriend) overdosed and was in a mental hospital for 1 week?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Whether your son will be granted custody depends on an analysis of the 12 "best interest" factors under the Michigan Child Custody Act (MCL...

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Finger prints and DNA

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

First and foremost, get checked out by a doctor ASAP if you were stuck in the hand -- you may have contracted a disease and you should get checked...

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Can my ex wife file a motion to get custody again after she gave up both physical and legal custody of our 3 children?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Whether she pays you child support is dependent upon multiple factors, most notably the number of children involved, the Parties' respective...

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What kind of warrant do they issue???

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Yes, they will issue a warrant for your arrest. Also, if the tickets were traffic tickets, your license will likely be suspended by the Sec of...

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Do I need a traffic attorney for "disregard of a traffic signal" when I have a prior ticket history?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Yes! With that driving record, you really should have a local area traffic attorney assist you. In Michigan, the Sec of State maintains your...

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What kind of information should I bring up to the court in order to have the judge grant supervised visitations?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Courts generally frown upon supervised parenting time, so you must ensure you get documentary evidence to support your allegations against the...

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Do I need to find some sort of legal counsel, if yes, then what kind? What is the best way to handle my situation?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

If you intend to have partial custody, then I would recommend you be pro-active, and ASAP secure a simple DNA swab test to see if the baby is...

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Can a convicted 2nd degree criminal sexual offender work in a k-12 school if the school is not open (i.e. nights, wknds, summer)

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

The challenge is that often times, during nights and weekends and even during the summer, children are present in the school for after-hours...

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I went in for arraignment for dui and the judge told me to get daily PBT"s. I was not given any paperwork explaining this.

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Contact the probation department of the court ASAP to confirm the logistics of how you enroll in and submit to daily PBT's. Time is of the essence...

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Can I sue my daughters biological father for birthing expenses, past daycare, education, etc...?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

When did you first file a Court action against the dad for support? If you waited until your daughter was 16 to initiate the Court action, then...

J. Matthew Catchick Jr.'s Answers (1831)

Can my son get custody of his son if the mother(girlfriend) overdosed and was in a mental hospital for 1 week?

Finger prints and DNA

Can my ex wife file a motion to get custody again after she gave up both physical and legal custody of our 3 children?

What kind of warrant do they issue???

Do I need a traffic attorney for "disregard of a traffic signal" when I have a prior ticket history?

What kind of information should I bring up to the court in order to have the judge grant supervised visitations?

Do I need to find some sort of legal counsel, if yes, then what kind? What is the best way to handle my situation?

Can a convicted 2nd degree criminal sexual offender work in a k-12 school if the school is not open (i.e. nights, wknds, summer)

I went in for arraignment for dui and the judge told me to get daily PBT"s. I was not given any paperwork explaining this.

Can I sue my daughters biological father for birthing expenses, past daycare, education, etc...?