The father of my son has nevr been in his life if i go after child support will he be able to get visitation?

Just requesting child support will not trigger automatic rights to visitation. The father would have to make a request of his own for parenting...

Divorce case was dismissed due to no show by both spouses. Can I prevent it from being reinstated

The best you can hope for by objecting to reinstatement is to gain a slight delay. However, your wife is entitled to file for divorce, and will...

How can I amend a QDRO from 1994?

Respectfully, I disagree with the opinion that you are entitled to any benefit not specifically awarded to you in the judgment of divorce. At the...

How do I stop or get supervised limitation with non-custodial parent?

You need to file a motion requesting supervised parenting time only for the mother. Providing the court with recommendations from the mental health...

Is it hard to change custody time and Support?

I would recommend that you retain counsel and seek a modification of the parenting time schedule, as opposed to a change of custody. It is easier...

How long does it take to get my spousal support through the Michigan State Disbursement Unit? ex paid 1st week of Nov

Unfortunately, my experience with Wayne County suggests that it will take up to six weeks average for you to begin receiving your support checks....

There is a statutory 60 day waiting period between filing a divorce and entry of a final judgment of divorce. The court cannot waive that waiting...

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The general rule in Michigan would award you 50% of the marital share of the retirement accounts. There are some limited exceptions.

I have joint legal and physcial custody of my son, primary residence was downstate with dad. does that change now?

You may want to consider filing a motion to change your son's primary residence to be your home. Also, depending on what county the case was...

This year is the fathers year to get the kids for thanksgiving but last year my kids father had them cause he said it

You do not indicate who has custody of the children. If you, advise him in writing that he claimed the holiday last year and that, accordingly, you...