My boyfriends sons mother is trying to take his joint legal rights away.

I would add one comment to Mr. Coleman's excellent answer. I would suggest you exercise some caution in your role as the girlfriend of the father...

I am trying to get a lawyer through west michigan legal aid for rights to my son, can they even help me get one, i have no job

You may also want to contact the local bar association in your area to find out whether they can refer to you any pro bono organizations or...

My attorney thinks I'm wrong and my ex-wife is right. I am just following the pension plan guidlines. what now?

The Judgment controls the issue. I cannot help but wonder why more than 10 years after the Judgment was entered a QDRO has not. I suspect the...

While filing for a modification of custody, would we file with the FOC or with family court?

Any modification of custody would require a new order to be entered by the Court. You would need to file your petition with the Court and,...

Can I change my daughter's last name without her 'father's' permission?

The issue of your daughter's last name and the support obligation that her father owes are separate and distinct issues. The Court is unlikely to...

Ex husband works for his mother and its possible that they have been cheating on pay stubs

As you are probably aware, child support is a statutory formula which considers the income of both parents and the allocation of parenting time...

I agreed to joint legal custody and him having temp physical why do the papers say he has sole everything

It is essential that you have an attorney with whom you can communicate. If you find that you are unable to do so with your current counsel, then...

Stipulations regarding education and medical for a child custody agreement?

In reading your question, I can only presume that you are the non-custodial parent but that you share joint legal custody with the custodial...

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What is the penalty for lying on summons request for divorce in North Carolina?

Your question raises a question as to how North Carolina defines "separated" for purposes of meeting the one year and a day rule you describe. A...