Parent files timely objection to ex-parte request . a Hearing . denied Hearing. is this not considered denied due process?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide meaningful advice based on the general nature of your post. There are too many unanswered questions,...

A judge could force me to sign the papers to get the passport for my daughter against my will?

How the court will rule will depend on what the grounds are for objecting, as well as the language of the judgment. It is not possible to answer...

How can I get around this? Is there any way to complete the adoption without having him show up in court? Do I need an attorney?

Step parent adoptions are fraught with procedural hurdles and complex legal issues. Doing it without an attorney is like performing surgery on...

There are any number of factors that can affect how long it takes to get an order drafted and entered with the court; it can be done in moments,...

Doesn't my friend have any rights? How can i get her an Attorney-legal Aid? Is there anything I can do?

In Michigan any commitment more than three days requires a court hearing, and the subject of the commitment if she cannot afford it will be...

Can i hyphenate my son's last name without legally changing it?

Wherever your son's legal name is required you must provide it. For casual use it isn't unlawful to put down the hyphenated name.

Can I stop him from allowing this person, whom I have not met, to watch my kids if I am available to?

What you have described is called a "right of first refusal." Assuming that you have quoted fully the pertinent language and have not omitted any...

Can I start seeing my daughter even though my ex petitioned for my rights to be revoked and we've had no contact in 7 years.

It really is impossible to give you a meaningful answer without more information. For instance, is there a court order in place for parenting time?...

Can you dispute a CPS?

If a neglect and abuse petition has been filed, you will need an attorney to defend you. If no petition has or will be filed, you would, in my...

If I filed an answer with the court for a custody case is it too late to get a lawyer?

You are correct; you do need legal counsel. The issues you raise are too nuanced to be answered meaningfully in this forum. I would respectfully...