What should be my next action?

You could potentially be charged with criminal sexual conduct and required to register as a sex offender. Stop talking and posting on the Internet....

Is it legal for a school to side with a parent during custody dispute?

A child's school and community record as well as a child's reasonable preference are both factors that the court must consider in deciding what is...

No. Under Michigan law a stepparent adoption requires that the adopting parent be married to the other parent. Fortunately, it is very simple,...

An attorney could issue subpoenas or discovery demands after a civil lawsuit is filed. However, if the basis of her defamation claim is that the...

Can I reopen a child termination rights case?

No. You are well beyond all appeal periods and the law heavily favors permanency for children. To "re-open" your case would disrupt the present...

My bro is waiting to be served before he gets an attorney. Is it true he has 21 days after served to act?

Your brother will have either 21 days or 28 days to file an answer to the complaint for divorce depending on how he is served. However, I recommend...

Do you have to get a lawyer for a divorce?

You have a constitutional right to represent yourself. However, it is highly recommended that you retain an attorney (particularly in Livingston...

I have an open cps case,and I've had sub. abuse probs in the past.I have a lot of chronic med.issues,can i get my marijuana card

If there is a pending child protective proceeding, then you should already have a court appointed attorney. I highly recommend that you discuss...

Can I get visitation of my stepson if my husband passes away?

Unfortunately, there is no such things as sibling rights in Michigan. If your husband has full custody of his son and the mother is unfit, you...

No. Unfortunately, 17 is a legal grey area. He is NOT legally an adult until age 18, but the cut-off for Juvenile Court is 17. That means that he...