If there is significant abuse, CPS will take action and file the necessary petition to protect your son. Have you asked CPS for some preliminary...

Do I have a good chance of changing custody status of my children?

You likely have a provision in your judgment order that you cannot move more than 100 miles without the court's permission. Do you have...

Child support, income potential

The FOC will review your year to date income and request your tax returns for the last three years to see if your income varied during that time. ...

MIChild vs Employer Provided Insurance during a custody dispute

If you have joint legal custody, you must make the decision jointly with the mother. If you fail to do so, that will negatively affect the best...

Can your wages get garnished for arrears in Michigan, even if your child is 18 and you don't have a current support obligation?

Yes; wages will be garnished and the FOC has additional collection options available such as license suspension and criminal proceedings. You would...

Ask the mother for a joint legal custody agreement - it does not affect child support and she may agree. FOC or legal assistance center can help...

Waiting on results from a paternity test. If a custody trial is needed, what will I need to do and what costs can I expect?

Your best option is to call some attorneys in your local geographical area to discuss the particulars of your case because the fees will depend on...

Have you asked the father why the child is sleeping the couch and have you asked him to provide a bed? Dad may deny that the child sleeps on the...

When is harrassment considered to be harrassment and stalking considered stalking?

You should update your family law attorney and discuss whether you should obtain a personal protection order or at least a mutual restraining...