I'm going to get a lawyer soon. But what should I do in the meanwhile? Should I keep paying all of the bill as normal?

Mr. Colman's advice is priceless. Follow it to a "t" and secure legal representation as soon as possible.

Whatever decision you make, always place the best interests of the child first. That is what the court is required to do and will do. If you...

Can an 11 year old choose to live with a non family member?

No, the eleven year old is a child and she cannot choose to live outside the parental home. However, if CPS is "involved" and mother's home is...

What rights will the father of my baby get if I give her his last name? Can he put himself on the birth certificate without me?

In order to secure "rights" - which means establishing not only paternity (which could be done by an acknowledgment of paternity that results in...

When you appeal an order regarding custody from Circuit Court to the COA, what portion of the proceedings are at issue?

The simple answer is that once a final order is entered an appeal may be taken as to any issue that was litigated that resulted in both the final...

Ex is paying monthly spousal support amount in 3 sporadic monthly payments!!

It is a little unclear whether you are saying he is not following the order to pay you every month or whether he is breaking up the monthly...

Yes, and I hope you will put your words into action. Do not move your children in with a sex offender. That is the only way to put them first.

Is there a time period in Michigan when fathers cant be charged for birth expenses with child support?

Your boyfriend is liable to pay for expenses related to the birth of HIS children.

My husband and I have decided to use one lawyer divorce. He wants to be the plaintiff. How will this affect me?

Mr. Conway is correct. Understand that your husband's attorney has NO obligation to protect your interests. In fact, s/he is only permitted to...

How can I prove that my ex quit job? She has no income now and she used to make more than me

The court will impute income to her if she has deliberately removed herself from the work force without good cause. There are a number of ways to...