Can my ex keep my children?

An agreement signed by the two of you is not binding. There was a time in Michigan that any child born to a woman still married, the child was...

If I request for my child to have No extended visitations (spring break/Christmas/summer) or holidays is it likely to go my way?

It may be possible to have fewer extended parenting time periods in exchange for more frequent parenting time (each year you agree to equally...

If I get a women pregnate while she is married do I have rights to the kid

There was a time in Michigan that a child born during a marriage was presumed of the marriage. Even if you had a DNA test proving you were the...

Do I have to consult w my ex when choosing a therapist for my child?

Do you have joint legal custody? If yes, the parties are supposed to be both involved in selection of things like schools, doctors and therapist....

If my child is not transitioning well for parenting time with his mother can FOC force me to put my child into therapy?

The Friend of the Court recommends. The judge/court Orders - often following the FOC recommendations. If your daughter is struggling, is there a...

I want to adopt my step daughter. My mother in law has power of attorney of the baby. My mother in law is not in the same state.

You could pursuit a step parent adoption. First, your husband needs to have sole legal custody of the child. Next, mom has to have provided little...

What can I do legally to get the right to bring my kids to MI for summer vacation?

You mention here that you divorced the mom, but that you weren't married at the time of any of the births. Did the divorce take place in Michigan?...

Is it true that I could receive benefits from my dead ex-husband under the first wife clause?

First, you should be very cautious posting social security numbers on an open forum like this. If there is a way to edit your question - you may...

Canon laws and items governing the Catholic church have no bearing on the laws of Michigan. Your divorce is finalized in the Michigan Court. If...

Do I need to file for a restraining order, and will it be approved?

Attorney Bonham is correct here - typically in order to get a PPO approved, you need at least 2 incidents of specific incidents where you were...