Joint Custody Guidelines

This is the link to the Ottawa County Friend of Court Handbook https://www.miottawa.org/Courts/FOC/pdf/Handbook_2008.pdf. It has a section on...

Child abuse and custody

Hiring an attorney immediately is the solution. The attorney can file what is called an ex parte Motion asking the court to suspend parenting time...

I'm legally divorced and my Ex wants my tax return from last year so he can renew his loans because originally I was on them but

No. If your judgment of divorce requires him to pay, then he is responsible. You do not need to give him your tax return. You could have your...

I have primary physical custody of 16 yo daughter. Can her non-custodial parent take her out of country against her/mine wish?

I agree with Attorney Stuart Fink regarding the passport. However, if she already has a passport, you may want to have your attorney motion the...

Divorce

In this type of a situation, you need to seek organizations that will offer services to help you. In my city, there's an organization called...

Can Department of Human Resources, Foster Care division, state they will not close case if my wife and I reconcile.

It sounds as if the caseworker is saying she will continue to be involved as long as your wife is involved with you. The court will not keep a case...

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Zoo with the kids?

Yes, you may take the children to the zoo unless there is a court order stating you must remain in the state of Michigan. Keep in mind you may not...

My husband is getting ready to retire. His ex wives have QDROs. The first is remarried. Is she still entitled to his retirement?

If the Judgment of Divorce awards the retirement to her, then yes, she will still be entitled to the retirement. The Qualified Domestic Relations...

My childs mother left the USA for 3 mouths and she never told me about it and has left our son with someone eles what do?

You should contact an attorney, Ed Sternisha is a great attorney near you. He may have free consultations. There are many things you need to find...

Lien supposed to have been placed on out of state property per divorce decree was never placed. Do we need lawyer to do so now?

Many attorneys have a free consultation. You should contact an attorney in the jurisdiction where the property is located and ask for a free phone...