Is it child abandonment

Even after a number of years, your son's father can file a petition to become the legal father of your son and seek an order for parenting...

My 6 years old auto-punish herself by scratching her face till she bleeds. what can I do without legal or physical custody ?

There are certainly some facts here that are very concerning and require some attention. Start the process by contacting an experienced family law...

Like everyone else stated, you can file for divorce or separate maintenance. I would add that it would be beneficial to have a consultation with...

I have sole physical custody of my son, do I need his dad's consent to take him on an out of state vacation?

If there is no court order in place, you are not prohibited from going on vacation. That said, if you have been cooperating with each other, you...

How do you transfer a parenting plan from Colorado to Michigan? Since the divorce we have all permanently relocated to MI.

Talk to an attorney. Although you can file a motion to register the judgment in Kent county, there are some issues that you must consider first. ...

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Either your ex has a reasonable basis for his refusal to leave your child with your boyfriend, and then if a motion is filed, the judge may amend...

Can I get my children back to their home state (Michigan) where they were born?

If I am understanding you correctly, the father of your children took the children to Arkansas and you want them back in Michigan. If so, the...

I really need representation for myself, but where do I find a Muskegon County GAL ?

Let me get this straight: your mother is in jail because she did not care enough about you to comply with a judge's order. Your dad cares enough...

How would i give my mom custody of my son until im ready?

Good for you - being proactive and prepared. Visit an attorney with your mom to get a plan in place. You have several options available, including...

I have I have a court order granting me parenting time, can the other parent dictate what I can do during that time?

Really depends on the other parent's reason for wanting to dictate what you do - safety, poor influence. If it's just a matter of wanting to...