Questions answered by Katherine M. Nepton

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As I have been granted sole custody, what am I entitled as far as the Child Support Calculator / Formula?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

This question cannot be answered without further information. You have to know what the father makes and how many dependents he has. Good...

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I have been through Friend of the court with my oldest but not my youngest. what should my first step be?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

You should get an attorney immediately. You will need an experienced family law attorney. You have the right to see your children, and you have the...

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What are my next steps?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

If your rights are terminated and you are attempting to appeal this you will be on a strict timeline. You should take action immediately. You...

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What can I do>?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

You need to find an attorney and talk to them about the specifics of your case. You can use Avvo, Google, or the State Bar of Michigan. Good...

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Is there a way to withdraw my motion to cancel hearing? Is there a particular form or can I just type up a letter & file?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

I agree. The bigger issue here is that you need an attorney to make sure your rights are not ignored. Child custody is a big deal and you should...

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When will he be able to come home and what's next for him and I

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

What happens next will depend on numerous factors, for example: whether the police press charges, CPS's level of involvement only against...

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When does a no contact order go into place? I haven't been told it is officially in order.

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

It is likely to be official once the court issues it. This can happen at any stage, including the arraignment. As the victim in this case you could...

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How can I get her to pay her 1/3 of the taxes or get her name off the deed completely?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

I agree that after 7 years of taking care of her 1/3rd it is time to take action. You should go to a real estate attorney about getting back 1/3rd...

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Currently scheduled to be sentenced for an arson case in April but is being harassed by the victim. How to handle this.

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I agree that a police report and a personal protection order are two things that you should look into. I hope you were not in the car when the...

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Isn't it illegal to fire someone for something not even related to work even if they are family?

Katherine's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Michigan is an at will state. This means anyone can quit and anyone can be fired unless they have a contract. Good Luck, ~Katie

Katherine M. Nepton's Answers (1533)

As I have been granted sole custody, what am I entitled as far as the Child Support Calculator / Formula?

I have been through Friend of the court with my oldest but not my youngest. what should my first step be?

What are my next steps?

What can I do>?

Is there a way to withdraw my motion to cancel hearing? Is there a particular form or can I just type up a letter & file?

When will he be able to come home and what's next for him and I

When does a no contact order go into place? I haven't been told it is officially in order.

How can I get her to pay her 1/3 of the taxes or get her name off the deed completely?

Currently scheduled to be sentenced for an arson case in April but is being harassed by the victim. How to handle this.

Isn't it illegal to fire someone for something not even related to work even if they are family?