What happens if a non-custodial parent doesn't allow custodial parent to take the child back because the child has been abused?

You need to hire an attorney immediately and discuss the possibilities of a emergency change of temporary custody. This is a complicated process,...

Do potential fathers have a time limit of when they can go to court to try to get visitation?

Mr Chatchick is correct, but there is one other thing you may want to consider. In Michigan in June 2012 a Revocation of Paternity act was passed....

What are my right's as a father to see my daughter, that my wife took to another state?

How long have you been living in Michigan? If this is your State of residence (you must have been here for at least 6 months), she cannot simply...

Parenting-time evaluation

You will not get to see what she write on the application; however, you can list the information about her mental illness history on your...

Father is on disability, but he is clearly able to work! Wants visitation, and no child support payments!

If he is receiving disability payments, your child should receive payments from SSI as well. Social security should be contacted to activate the...

It is hard to predict exactly what will happen; however, it is actually possible, and smart, to retainer an attorney to represent you for this...

What is a 7 day rule letter to change parenting time rights??

You need to prepare an order stating the parenting time the judge stated. You also need to prepare what is called a "Notice of Presentment" - and...

Can My daughter File for sole custody now that the father is gone? She has had full parenting time established after he left.

Yes, she can file for sole custody. Even with the POA, it does not give the stepmother custody of the child. If you believe there is a true medical...

If total income is social security & state pension, how am I affected by deficiency judgement after home foreclosure?

You may run into a few issues with the deficiency. The creditor may issue you a 1099, where you must claim the $30,000 as income and have to pay...

Can you seek a settlement amount more than arrears owed when bio-dad inquires about releasing his parental rights for adoption?

A judge will not allow you to "purchase" the parential rights of the other party. If the father voluntarily agrees to termination, most likely he...