Questions answered by Elizabeth A. Silverman

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My ex was awarded sposal support through mediation of $900 a month. she now make $5.50 more and hour a month before divorce

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 15, 2014

Normally, there is not a dollar for dollar exchange on the amount of spousal support. The fact that your ex now makes $800+ more than the date of...

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Child support income investigation

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

FOC may have used what your ex represented as your income or they may have looked at what was reported to the Department of Labor as your income. ...

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Injecting (combining) the withdrawn divorce case into pending separation case.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

I agree that the proper procedure is to file an Answer to the Complaint for Separation and a Counter Claim for Divorce. There will be a final,...

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I sold privately my car in Michigan. Later that day buyer called me that he starts to have a issues with car and want return.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on October 08, 2013

I agree. Unless you made false statements about the car that the buyer relied upon, you are not liable if the car develops problems after it is...

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I am a father of a 14month old son. I filed a divorce. I need full custody of my son for his best interest and protection.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 27, 2013

The fact that your wife threatened to kill your 14 month old son is almost unbelievable because it is so extreme. You didn't mention whether...

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CPS was called, mom got an ok kids interview in 5 days. X got Emerg hear , w decision and temp custody til court date 9-30. ?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 13, 2013

If the divorce was granted in Oakland County and that is where the children lived, the Lenawee Court would defer to the Oakland County Circuit...

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What type of contract, if I am buying house with a friend., but I put down $20,000 closing cost.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

What is clear is that you need a detailed writing that will hold up in Court if things go bad. Do not rely upon a handshake,. Agreements...

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Should I give supervised visits to my daughters dad?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 15, 2013

I have had several similiar cases. In each instance, the father did not molest the child. You didn't mention your daughter's age and I assume...

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I recently got out of a 2 year emotionally and physically abusive relationship. Is there anything I can do?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

Absolutely, go to your Circuit Court and get a Personal Protection Order. Bring a list of incidents with the date each incident occurred. Ask...

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My son is 29. His mother no longer wants to receive support arrearage payments. This matter is from Oakland Co. Michigan.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

The lette should state the case name and case number. it should state the exact amount of arrearage with is to be waived or forgiven. The mother...

Elizabeth A. Silverman's Answers (160)

My ex was awarded sposal support through mediation of $900 a month. she now make $5.50 more and hour a month before divorce

Child support income investigation

Injecting (combining) the withdrawn divorce case into pending separation case.

I sold privately my car in Michigan. Later that day buyer called me that he starts to have a issues with car and want return.

I am a father of a 14month old son. I filed a divorce. I need full custody of my son for his best interest and protection.

CPS was called, mom got an ok kids interview in 5 days. X got Emerg hear , w decision and temp custody til court date 9-30. ?

What type of contract, if I am buying house with a friend., but I put down $20,000 closing cost.

Should I give supervised visits to my daughters dad?

I recently got out of a 2 year emotionally and physically abusive relationship. Is there anything I can do?

My son is 29. His mother no longer wants to receive support arrearage payments. This matter is from Oakland Co. Michigan.