If I was to decide to have a child and living on SSI & SSD and living with my dad would I be able to keep the kid or would I....

Parents do not have their children removed from them solely because they receive SSI or SSD benefits. A child would be removed from your home if...

Are FOC warrants taken seriously?

Yes, they are taken seriously. I would suggest that you pressure the FOC to stay on top of him and have the warrant executed, so that he is taken...

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My husband is in jail for failure to pay child support to his ex. Will he keep incurring debt while he is locked up?

In order to abate the child support obligation he must file a motion with the court requesting that the support be stopped due to his incarceration...

Can I leave state with my child if his father says no. But has not been involved in the last two years?

If there is a court order creating custodial and parenting rights, you may not move away from the state of Michigan without a court order...

Can my friend sue her husband for the house he has bought with money he should have used to support her and his daughter

Your friend needs a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney to represent her in divorce proceedings, who can level the playing field and...

What is the process for a court DNA test? How can a mother file for full custody?

Until paternity is established, the father has no legal rights to either custody or parenting time. Nor does he have any legal obligations, such as...

Help.. What can I do? Divorce papers say $3500 settlement.

An attorney needs to review the judgment with you to explain its terms to you and whether you were short-changed. The problem you have is that you...

Teenagers refuse to spend time with father due to alcohol abuse during visits

I agree with brother and sister counsel entirely. I just want to clarify a couple of points. Firstly, it is important to understand that it is a...

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What steps do I take to file for legal separation or spousal abandonment?

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This means that "abandonment" is not really going to be an issue, particularly 20 years after the fact. If...

If I am physically unable to be with my kids during parenting time, can I still designate another person to be able to see them?

There is a substantial difference between having babysitting (including a family member) while you work, which is certainly permissible (even...