Do I have grounds for sole custody?

Certainly if circumstances have changed since the order giving the father custody was entered, and the conditions for your son that you described...

Can I apply for Judgment of Separate Maintenance in Wayne Country, MI?

Yes, you can. The fee is $150 with no children; $230 with children. Attorney fees, if you - wisely - decide to retain counsel, will vary depending...

Do you have to get a lawyer for a divorce?

The law does not require you to use an attorney, but you proceed at your own risk if you do not. Lawyers vary in hourly rates and retainers, and...

Can my children (4 and 5) get a personal protection order against my mother?

Why are you permitting your mother to have access to your children? You have a legal duty to protect them and I am concerned that protective...

Should i keep my 11mos old son until custody court hearing?

Until an order awarding custody and parenting time is entered by the court, Michigan law presumes that the mother has full legal custody and full...

When you have legal custody isn't it your right to decide at what age your daughters' can get their hair highlighted?

One issue to consider is the level of stress the argument causes your daughter. In other words, you can alert the school that you cannot control...

Can my ex husband take kids 50+ miles from home to stay overnight on school night?

If it happens once for a special occasion, I would not make an issue in court, but if this is happening routinely, the court will most likely...

Me and my fiance want to move but the court won't let us ?

If a motion to re-locate the children was denied by the trial. Court, your fiancé's recourse is the filing of a timely appeal to a higher court....

Can my husband just take my son and not tell me where he is and stay away for day?

Mr. Kronzek is correct. I would recommend that you be proactive. Retain counsel to file for divorce and, if appropriate seek a temporary custody...

Perhaps a letter from the doctor would set your ex's mind at ease.