If my son refuses to testify, is it an automatic victory for me (the defendant in an abuse case)?

All of my colleagues raise important issues. In reading the question I'm not sure if the author is the father or mother, and if it's the mother,...

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Want to know how to go about signing over my rights to my kids mother has custody of them lives in Michigan I live in NC

I don't think your question is clear enough to provide a direct answer. I suggest you consult an attorney who can ask more specific questions and...

Can you receive you deposit for your rent if you have to be evacuated from your building ?

The landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit. He can hold on to any portion of that deposit necessary to pay for repairs to the...

Emancipation

Breanna, you can seek emancipation pursuant to Michigan Compiled Laws 722.4a-e. You begin by filing a petition in the Family Division of the...

No he can't pick your daughter up from school and yes he is breaking the law. Your husband has to remain more than 1000 feet away from school...

If I made a payment to my child's mother to settle a arrearage and she doesn't sign off on it with FOC, can I sue her?

You cannot subvert the Friend of Court by ignoring a court order and negotiating your own agreement. Every payment you make MUST go to FOC unless...

Is this theft by conversion? Is this a civil, or criminal matter? If criminal, how do I proceed?

I would need more information before being able to determine if you have any cause of action, but if you did it would be a small claim. My first...

Can judge demand that I quit the methadone program that I have been successful in even tho I am pregnant,as part of my sentence?

If you had an attorney you might want to contact him and discuss your options. If you didn't have an attorney you may have missed your opportunity,...

Do I still have to allow my ex husband rights to the home to divide up further belongings if past date stated?

I'm happy to see Ms. Raddatz is the voice of reason on this topic. I would add that the sooner you let him collect his stuff, the quicker you get...

We live in Detroit, he will be paroled in Ohio, I'm in a wheelchair, its hard to travel, can we get it transferred

He can apply for a transfer of parole to Michigan, but he must meet certain criteria to be eligible. If has has an attorney, he should contact the...