I hope that the responses from some of my colleagues has not left you feeling bad. Unfortunately, sometimes parents cannot agree when a substantial...

What is a wife of 4.5 years entitled to in a divorce ?

Brother counsel is correct. This is a very short-term marriage, and in Michigan it is unlikely to result in an award of spousal support, or one of...

Did my ex-wife violate our custody agreement; what can I do about it?

You can file a motion with the court asking that she be held in contempt of court (show cause) for violating the court's parenting time order,...

In general, you can expect to be awarded 50% of the value of marital assets, including retirement. You are likely entitled to spousal support....

Can one bring legal representation to a conciliation meeting at FOC ?

You do not indicate what county your case is in, and that makes a difference. Generally, however, you should be able to do so.

Do I need a child custody lawyer

You need to file a petition to establish paternity, custody and parenting time rights, as well as support obligations. If you want this done...

Divorce

Typically, the court order that requires the payment will set a deadline for him. However, if it does not, and a reasonable period of time has...

If I have full legal and physical custody of my 8 year old son, can I take him out of state for an extended vacation?

What does "extended" mean? Your son is 8 years old and presumably, if you leave the state on an extended basis, he is either not going to be going...

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Where do I hire an attorney? Do we have a hearing for relocating a case to Michigan from Illinois?

Mr. Catchick's advise is excellent. If the Illinois attorney believes that you may be able to transfer jurisdiction to Michigan, you will also need...

In the divorce she let me stay in the house.its in her name.i have 2 years to get it in my name.mortgage people told me to get

In order to properly advise you on available remedies, an attorney would need to read the language in your judgment pertaining to this issue....