How do I file for divorce in Ottawa County. My spouse is refusing to give me his address so I can file. We have children.

Legal Assistance is incorrect. Substitute service can be sought. However, that as well as the issues you raise in your inquiry make it quite clear...

Can my sons father file for joint custdy in another state ?

I concur. Michigan is the child's home state, but you must act quickly and not sit on your rights. I recommend that you contact Jeanne Hannah, a...

How can i get my children back, ex left michigan now lives in NC with out my consent?

Your issue is so serious and in order to advise you, so much information (as outlined by Mr. Colman's many questions and more) that you simply must...

While this forum is not intended to provide lay people with "how to" legal research, if you believe your ex is in violation of a court order, you...

I am already paying child support out of my S.S.D.. If I go to work can state make me pay out of work and S.S.D.?

Assuming you do not earn enough to lose your SSD, the answer is "yes." Your income, from whatever source(s) is one of the elements factored to...

How do I get a judges order overturned or seek another judge to handle our child/parenting time case?

Your question is not easily answered, because while you share facts about your family situation, you do not share information about where the case...

You do not indicate whether you have to do any of the driving. If so, I recommend that you refuse, that you document in writing to the FOC that you...

Can my son'a father make me move back to Illinois?

The father cannot make YOU move anywhere. He can challenge the current parenting time and custody order, and the law of that jurisdiction - whether...

Planing on filing an appeal for juvenile would it be smart to raise issue in front of original Judge before higher court ?

You should retain an attorney who does appellate law. Most attorneys will even bring in an appellate expert to handle their appeal cases, and it is...

Can my ex-husband move my 8 year old son to California?

Your ex cannot move your son without a court order and there are very exacting legal standards the court must apply to the specific facts of your...