My esteemed colleague is absolutely correct. This is a "know your judge" situation. Having said that, however, it is important to remember that the...

My Ex and I currently have 50/50 custody of our son. Is there a chance she has more right in choosing a school for him to attend

Unless your custody order provides otherwise, when the parties share joint legal custody, they must agree on important decisions, like choice of...

The short answer is that you do not have to sign on to a "morality clause." In 30 years of practice, I've never seen such a thing, although parties...

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International travel - spouse imposing restrictions on minor child travel

Current law states that, unless both parties agree, a parent cannot take a child to a country that is not a signatory to The Hague Convention -law...

How can I get a court order to compell my ex to pay alimony that was court ordered?

If your ex-husband's income has dropped significantly, he does have the right to ask the court to have his spousal support/alimony reduced...

How far can I legally move with my daughter with out my exs concent?

If you have both sole legal and sole physical custody, you do not need the ex's permission, and unless it is a move out-of-state you also do not...

Change parenting time order

I do not think you have a good case for modifying her parenting time based on non-payment of support. Michigan courts treat these as two...

My ex husband has not seen our daughter in 8 years and my current husband wants to adopt. Can he?

If the biological father has failed to visit and failed to provide child support for two or more years (and it must be both), then you can petition...

What can I do about my sons father taking him to see a therapist without me being present and not letting me know till after?

Setting aside the timing and the legal issues, I would recommend that you contact your son's therapist immediately, and let the therapist know that...

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Is there a specific form required in Michigan that I would need to file or have my ex sign to give up his parental rights?

Unless there is a step-parent waiting in the wings prepared to petition for an adoption, you will not be able to terminate the biological father's...