I believe it is worth going to court, and in fact, would file a motion and request the court to institute a plan to modify the parenting time, at...

A person can file for divorce in the county where s/he has lived for at least ten days. If your wife was not a resident of Macomb County for at...

I was awarded spousal support and I want to appeal. Will acceptance of payment have an effect on my right to appeal?

Appeals are complex and subject to very strict deadlines. If the procedures are not followed, you risk forfeiting your right to appeal, therefore...

If there is a custody order with the court, a parent cannot move a child out-of-state without a court order permitting a change of domicile. If...

Do I have to send the children to their dads apartment without court order? Do I have to send clothes?

It is difficult to give a succinct answer, because it is unclear whether you and the father are married. However, if there is no court order...

Can I use my ex wifes new income to get my child support lowered ?

Child support may be modified based on a significant change of circumstance, and that would include either party's income changing. Therefore, if...

Parenting Time modification?

You file under the existing case. That you are designated defendant has no meaning in terms of the merits of your case. Get past it and focus on...

My lawyer filed a motion to withdraw unless I pay him 50K by today. Is this unethical? What can I do? Please help!

Expecting a trial retainer, and expecting to be paid is not unethical. Your lawyer is running a business, not a social service agency. Family law...

Can I change my 3 year old son's name without the father?

If you petition the court to change your child's name, you must give the father notice of the hearing on the name change. He may agree, but he has...

What type of Medical "Expenses" am I required to pay?

I would tend to agree with you that this is not considered a true medical expense. However, if the court has to decide the issue and mother can...