How do I make a binding document to give me full legal and physical custody and exclusive rights for decisions of parenting time

Congratulations on the birth of your son. I am assuming from the context of your query that you and the father are unmarried. If that is true, the...

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I have 2 children and ex wife claims both kids on taxes as she is the custodial parent. Is it possible to have that changed?

The allocation of the child dependent exemption is a function of federal law, and specifically, of the internal revenue code. A state court judge...

Child custody

As a general rule, courts do not involve themselves in who an ex-spouse decides to date, unless that person poses some type of threat to the best...

What are the chances of getting full custody of my 7wk old infant? I have him now and I am breastfeeding?

You have raised a number of issues, each of which is important. Let me start out by counseling you that there are many fine family law attorneys in...

Ms. Stone's advice is excellent. I can only add that, given the gravity of the situation, you want to act quickly to get the problem before the...

My child's biological father is taking me to court

The fact that the biological father is emotionally impaired does not mean he is not entitled to having his paternity legally established. Also, as...

Can I leave the state of Michigan with my son if his Dad and I have joint legal and physical custody?

Unless a court order specifies otherwise, as so long as you are not doing so during his parenting time, you certainly do not need the father's...

I've always wanted to be a lawyer, but I don't feel I'm good enough. I have a 3.7 gpa with honor classes. Any advice?

I agree with Mr. Gorbein! The practice of law is an exciting and important profession, in which you have the opportunity to not only help people,...

I have been paying child support for over 19 yrs. I 'am current on my support payment. How long must I continue to make payments

Child support continues until the child graduates high school, but in order to continue receiving child support after 18 the child must be enrolled...

Ex wife has not responded to FOC IV-D request for child support review in Michigan.

You have made a request for an administrative review of child support, and the Friend of the Court is obviously dragging its feet on getting it...