Behavior that is relevant to a child custody action is that which affects the child. If the child is witness to these messages or inappropriate...

In Michigan does a 13 yr old have the right to choose to stay with one parent or the other?

No. It is the parents' responsibility to enforce parenting time. If there is a legitimate reason that a kid wants to stay with one parent over...

Are there grandparents rights in MI

Yes, but under limited circumstances. A grandparent may seek grandparenting time in many situations including actions for divorce, circumstances...

Can I get temp custody in this kind of situation?

When one party is in jail and a motion is scheduled, some courts will grant temporary custody to the appearing parent and reschedule the motion for...

Do I need permission from a judge to move my kids out of state?

Yes. The law in Michigan requires that a parent having custody of a child get the court's permission to move out of state. This is so even for...

What do I need to do to obtain guardianship for my grandson. His parents are both going to prison

I am sorry to hear about this difficult situation. There are many things that an attorney would want to know in order to help direct you to the...

Filing focally motion to change custody

You need to demonstrate 1) there is proper cause or a change in circumstances to warrant a change in custody, and 2) it is in the best interests of...

Since it is your first offense, there are many more options for you. Macomb County will occasionally reduce felonies for first time offenders to...

What legal advice can you give me?

I agree with the previous attorney that you should consult a personal injury attorney for the dog bite. I would assume you are posting this as a...

(Michigan) Is the referee recommendation worth contesting?

Yes. A recommendation is simply that: a recommendation. It is not an order. Some judges are very persuaded by recommendations and others aren't...