My ex and I have agreed to make some changes to our child support and perhaps custody. How can we do this?

Our appellate court recently declined to allow a court to just accept a custody agreement of the parents. I'd recommend hiring an Oakland County...

Weekends can count toward the 21 days. However, they don't always count or at least they might change the time computation. Reviewing the...

When one parent is awarded sole legal and physical custody, what does show proper cause or change of circumstances mean?

This refers to the requirement that there has to be a solid reason to file for a change of custody. Courts take those requests to change custody...

Do I need to be home when my ex-husband drops off our children after his weekend with them?

It appears that your ex isn't very well qualified to practice law. I would ignore his legal advice in favor of asking a family law attorney your...

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Grand Rapids, MI. My ex-wife has decided to move over 100 miles away and take our two daughters. What to do? NGS

Magistrates cannot make these kind of decisions. Your attorney needs to set this for a hearing in front of your judge.

Yes, you should be very worried. You had sexual relations with an underage boy. That's a felony in Michigan. Your lawyer should try to do damage...

I am a unmarried woman due to give birth in 4 months. If the father signs the affidavit of parentage, what rights does he have?

Either parent making threats before the child is born is bad for everyone. A family law attorney can counsel you on how to obtain a court order for...

Seeking attorney in child custody (12 yr old boy). Need asap and looking for smaller retainer.

I'm not sure what "small retainer" means. The attorneys in our Lansing office might be able to assist you. You can read more at...

Question regarding my uncontested divorce in michigan without children and no properties.

Filing a default, entering the default, scheduling a pro confesso hearing, drafting a Judgment of Divorce, drafting additional orders that might be...

How to I get a legal separation in Lapeer county, Michigan before getting a divorce? I can't afford a divorce at this time.

A legal separation (called separate maintenance in Michigan) and a divorce will cost about the same amount of money. Call an attorney in Lapeer...