I was recently caught shoplifting from Walmart items added up to 36$ cops were called first offence what should I do?

Assuming you don't have any valid defenses to the charges, then you want to plea "under advisement," wherein you will have a period of probation...

Can my son's father fight me in court, just to have his mother raise our son?!

You have learned a very valuable lesson -- make sure you have a lawyer represent you in Court, ESPECIALLY if the other side has their own lawyer. ...

Technically, adultery is a crime in Michigan (subject to a specific statute of limitations), however it is highly unlikely a prosecutor/city...

I need a good divorce attorney.

If you are not confident with your current counsel, my very kind but strong advice to you is to interview (in person) at least 2 or 3 other...

Is it legal for my husband to take everything because he thinks I don't deserve anything?

By law, generally speaking, subject to some notable exceptions (like a non-comingled inheritance, for example), you are entitled to roughly half of...

If I file for emergency custody of my kids, will it grant that state jurisdiction for a divorce over the home state?

UCCJEA cases can be VERY complex to litigate. There are many excellent Family Law Lawyers in Ann Arbor (Jackie Garris and Jennifer Paine are but...

Her dad should file a Motion for Change of Custody, and ask the Judge to conduct an "in camera" interview of your step-daughter, wherein your...

Will the non contact order be lifted and how soon

Some Judges will not lift the "no contact" provision until the Defendant has either started or finished anger management counseling. Others will...

What is the criteria to have a misdemeanor crime set aside in Michigan?

You cannot request an expungement until 5 years after the date you were sentenced. Here is a helpful link for you re: expungement:...

What would happen if my friend moved out at the age of 17?

My kind advice to your friend would be to see if his grandparents would be willing to initiate formal proceedings to be appointed his Guardian by...