Can the use of medical marijuanna make a parent unfit for custody? How will the courts view this?

Your question suggests that your husband is using both medically and recreationally. As to the latter, I don't have to tell you it is illegal and...

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I live in Lansing, MI 50 yr old female;married 17 years. Is there any spousal support for that many years. I have no income.

Spousal support is awarded based on numerous factors, including the ages, relative health of the parties, length of marriage, etc. Based on the...

My ex and I have legal joint custody. She has physical custody. Can she decide to take away any of my parenting time?

If your parenting time is court-ordered she is bound to follow that order. She may request a new, modified order from the court but cannot...

If a parent moves out of the state is it considered a change of circumstance for custody modification?

If you are not moving the children, you do not need the court's permission, but you do need to keep the Friend of the Court advised of your new...

My wife filed for a divorce, how can I file for a Serafin hearing to prove that her daughter isn't mine?

Under Michigan law, a child is presumptively the legal child of the husband at the time the child is born. A Serafin hearing is appropriate when...

During a divorce if a mother is staying with her parents will she still be able to have custody of the children?

You are obviously the parent who is raising the children, and for two years he has acquiesced to the children living in your parents' home. As long...

What happens when I am late for my ex picking my kids up? What are my options to avoid having to give him an entire makeup

You are caught between the proverbial rock and hard place. My suggestion is that you imagine the worst-case scenario, that you get back as soon as...

In addition to Mr. Catchick's excellent comments, be aware that there is a concept of physical custody (or parenting time) but there is also legal...

If my wife files divorce paper work and my correct legal name is not on the papers, is it still legal?

Yes, it is legal. An appropriate response would be to file an Answer to the Complaint and in it, identify the error and the correct spelling of...

Can you tell me what a Judge would think in this situation?

Based on the facts that you have presented, I believe you have a strong custody case and that the court will share your concerns. However, I hope...