Child Abandonment?

It is not abandonment, nor is it grounds to obtain an ex parte order. It is a parent making appropriate arrangements for a child to be cared for in...

Do I have to answer to my ex-husbands new wife? Can I make a motion that exchanges/communication are only done with him?

It would be appropriate to file a motion seeking to redress this situation. I would recommend that a specific parenting time schedule for father...

What can I do?

When a judge rules against you, you have the opportunity to appeal, although the time for doing so is limited. Appeals are procedurally complex,...

My friends crazy ex won't leave him alone.

One thing your friend might do is petition the court to set up a system of communication about the children only and prohibit all other...

While I concur with Mr. Mortiz's response, I cannot help but wonder why you are not directing your questions to your own attorney. The best place...

First Right of Refusal: Custody Case

I am very sorry, but I am finding your last sentence, including the question, unintelligible. However, you have raised several issues, from a...

In Michigan does a 13 yr old have the right to choose to stay with one parent or the other?

There are 12 "best interest" factors a court considers in determining custody and one of them is the child's reasonable preference. The preference...

Can I recuse a Judge??

In my opinion, a motion to recuse the judge would be a huge waste of time, if premised on the grounds you have presented. You have 21 days from...

Most attorneys (myself included) are reluctant to interpret language in an order we have not had an opportunity to read. I strongly recommend that...

My ex husband has sent papers for a PPO hearing. I have not don anything to him. Should I be concerned?

It sounds as if the PPO was not issued, but that a petition for one has been filed and set for a hearing. You should appear at that hearing and...