Questions answered by Jodi J. Doak

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If the summons and complaint for divorce that I served my husband expires, do I have to pay to file again?

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

If you extend a summons before it expires by filing a motion you can have extra time to serve a divorce complaint. It sounds like you didn't do...

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What can I do for my daughter's friend that was kicked out of her aunt's house that had legally adopted her?

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

At this point with her being 17 and it sounds like almost 18, you are probably doing all you can do. If you had started at 7th grade it may have...

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I'm from Wayne Mi my parental rights was terminated and my kids are in foster care could i be ordered topay childsupport

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

The short answer is yes. Until your children are adopted, you will be ordered to pay support.

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Should I a motion against my ex and if so what for ?

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

I agree with the attorneys above. It is important to have someone review your entire case. But usually if you can't agree on a school district,...

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How far behind does a parent have to be in child support before the courts set a hearing date?

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

The Friend of the Court will enforce in varying ways between each court and each case. It does matter if you call and ask them to enforce, as they...

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Need a lawyer to protect me from a person claims am the father of her unborn child

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

If an action is filed against you for paternity it is important that you have an attorney. However, until that happens you are not the legal...

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Is it illegal for ex to lie to me about is being divorced?

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 09, 2016

You do need to contact the court and find out if you are divorced. You need a judgment of divorce. If that does not exist, you are not divorced. ...

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I was involved in a larceny in a building charge how can I get it expunged/set aside

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 08, 2016

You can call the county and ask. You can also run an ICHAT to look at what the state has on record for you. The best course would be to call the...

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What can we do for 16 year old granddaughter it a probation violation for drinking.

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 08, 2016

It's going to be important to have good local counsel to help your granddaughter here. If your granddaughter is from Mancelona as well, then Judge...

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How long do you need to be married for your spouse to adopt your children from a prior marriage?

Jodi's answer | Answered on July 08, 2016

I agree with the lawyers above. In order to do a step parent adoption you have to show that the father substantially failed to support the...

Jodi J. Doak's Answers (62)

If the summons and complaint for divorce that I served my husband expires, do I have to pay to file again?

What can I do for my daughter's friend that was kicked out of her aunt's house that had legally adopted her?

I'm from Wayne Mi my parental rights was terminated and my kids are in foster care could i be ordered topay childsupport

Should I a motion against my ex and if so what for ?

How far behind does a parent have to be in child support before the courts set a hearing date?

Need a lawyer to protect me from a person claims am the father of her unborn child

Is it illegal for ex to lie to me about is being divorced?

I was involved in a larceny in a building charge how can I get it expunged/set aside

What can we do for 16 year old granddaughter it a probation violation for drinking.

How long do you need to be married for your spouse to adopt your children from a prior marriage?