This can be requested, there is no guarantee the judge will honor the request. Each of you will have the opportunity to call witnesses for the...

In Kent County, referrals to the Friend of the Court for custody, parenting time and support typically take 3-6 months. You will be mailed a...

Besides a parent, who can get visitation rights to a child?

It depends what type of case this is. If it is a divorce/custody case, grandparents may be awarded visitation rights. If this is a CPS case, it...

If you received a referral to the Friend of the Court - both parties will be given some questions to answer, and be asked to appear for a meeting...

You need to contact an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible. Given the circumstances, a change in custody may be warranted, a...

If two parties in a marriage file for divorce in deferent states, who's do you go by?

Typically the party who filed first - unless you have minor children - then often it can be argued to have the case conducted in the state where...

It depends on why. It is impossible to answer this question without far more information. You should seek the advice of an attorney.

The settlement of the divorce assets is separate from child support. Ms. Stuart-Fink is correct, the Friend of the Court typically reviews...

Are there more than one type of separation in the state of michigan?

Typically publishing in the newspaper is related to service - if you have filed a complaint (civil, divorce or separate maintenance) and cannot...

I keep hearing about this "secret list" that is published by the Dept. of Human Services ... for child abuse ...

You may be referring to the DHS abuse/neglect registry. A CSC conviction will most likely result in listing on the sex offender registry, but not...