Under Michigan law, if both parents have legal custody of the child and they cannot agree on which school the child will attend, the judge will...

Child support arrears ..picked up on $1200 what should be expected?

If his ex has not received any form of public assistance during the time she was collecting child support, she can waive any past due child...

Have 50/50 legal but am not being asked my thoughts

A strongly worded letter from your attorney to your ex may be helpful. Your attorney can remind your ex that you disagree with the contacts and you...

Do I have any hope of getting a judge to reconsider a ruling to sell my house?

You are probably not reading the correct information. Your attorney has several options including filing a motion for relief from the judgment, a...

My ex is in contempt of court because he has not refinanced the home and he has not removed my name from the mortgage and the no

You should have an attorney prepare your case for hearing in front of the judge. Many experienced family law attorneys deal with this same...

If child care costs are added to your child support, will that automatically fall off?

You should not assume that child care costs will automatically fall off. Write a letter to the Friend of the Court immediately. If they don't...

My sister has been neglecting my nephew for months. What is the best way to approach adoption?

If you can avoid CPS, I would do that. You should hire an experienced family law attorney to do a guardianship or a limited guardianship in Kent...

What are the chances of a father with a mental illness getting joint or legal custody or even visitation?

The mental health of a parent is one of the child custody factors that the court will use to decide custody. It sounds like your boyfriend has a...

Is it necessary to hire a lawyer to get a divorce?

Recently I decided to consult with a surgeon because I didn't feel qualified to practice surgery. I thought that a surgeon's years of surgical...

May a Judge object to Defendant's Questions in Criminal Case?

Cases don't proceed in criminal cases when prosecuting attorneys don't show up for court. The judge can't assume the role of the prosecutor. The...