My ex and I have our daughter 50/50 and split costs for her but nothing is in legal writing. We have a affidavit of parentage.

You and your child's father are to be commended for the amicable manner in which you are working to raise your daughter. In my opinion, the father...

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Should I contact friend of the court and have visitation schedule suspended.

Rather than take legal action, you may want to consult with a therapist to help you decide how to help the kids deal with their father's pain and...

What happens if my ex does not contact me about Christmas break parenting time?

If I understand you, your ex has holiday parenting time coming up and you are concerned about your responsibilities. Unless your court order says...

Where can I find lawyers in Oakland county that are willing to work with low income persons?

For what it is worth, second hand smoke is unlikely, by itself, going to win you a change in custody. Good luck to you.

How old does a child in michigan have to be to have a say in which unmarried parent has physical, legal custody?

There is no set age for a child's preference to be considered (it is one of 12 factors a court must evaluate) but generally speaking, six is most...

I have physical custody of my kids and father wants to see the on limited basis. Am I required to inform him of school activity

Your question is unclear. If there is no custody or parenting time order and you have never been married, he has no inherent right to parenting...

If my ex is telling our 4 year old daughter that "mommy is trying to send daddy to jail" can I get visitation/custody changed?

If I am not mistaken, you posted earlier in the spring or summer looking for a way to avoid having to send your child to Montana for her father's...

Hello. My son's father motioned to get joint legal custody, now his attorney is withdrawing. What should I do?

The father's relationship with his attorney, or whether he has one at all is a separate issue from the legal custody motion. He is not required to...

Will the Father not having rooms or bed for our kids, affect his ability to get more parenting time?

It would be a good idea to consult with a Genessee County familiar with family court there and in particular, your judge. I know that in the...

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What is the process for successfully filing an appeal? I have already went to the circuit court, then the district court.

Procedurally, appellate law and practice is complicated. Many attorneys decline to handle appeals because of the unique nature of the court rules,...