In the state of Michigan, when filing for divorce from my husband, what are my basic rights?

You should be discussing this matter with a local attorney. The rule is basically that any assets purchased during the marriage are a "marital"...

Child health insurance and child support...

The reason you're not getting more detailed answers is because the answer is: "it depends". Sometimes health insurance costs will be deducted...

Awarded alimony in Michigan

If you are confused about a Judgment, it is important you pay for an hour of an attorney's time to review it for you to make sure you know what you...

Do I need my ex-husband's permission to take our children on vacation during school year?

This is risky. I have seen Judges frown highly on taking children out of school for unnecessary reasons, especially if the other parent objects. ...

Railroad pensions? I was awarded 50% of my ex's pension per divorce decree.

While none of us can tell you exactly what is going on with your paperwork, I CAN tell you that a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), which...

You can not legally "share" a lawyer, this is a common misconception. You need to immediately hire your OWN attorney to look out for your...

Child Support

Child support is based on both parties' income, number of overnights with the child, health insurance costs and other factors. It is calculated...

Will my ex get visitation rights to my son?

If you were not married and the father signed an Affidavit of Parentage, you may already have sole legal and physical custody of the child. If...

Would it be easy to get custody ?

This is a tough and complicated situation, especially since your child does not really know you. It sounds like you do need to get involved in...

Can the biological father of my child terminate his rights voluntarily if he doesn't want anything to do with the child at all?

I am sorry you and your child will have to deal with this situation. It is not possible for a parent to "terminate" their rights to the child...