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HI, I have been fighting with the courts in battle creek MI. too lower my child support but i am in Maine how do i get a lawyer in MI?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Wade P Jackman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Contact the Bar Association for the county in which your case is pending.  Most have a lawyer referral service that will suggest lawyers that specialize in your situation, or you can search www.lawyers.com.
Contact the Bar Association for the county in which your case is pending.  Most have a lawyer referral service that will suggest lawyers that... Read More

my wife is pregnet with someone elses an i never sighned no papers for a devoris or seperation is there anything i can do to protect me

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Mr. John W. Havins (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
A child born to a married couple is presumed to be the child of that couple.  If you get divorced, you may address this issue and have the child declared not to be yours if a blood test confirms that you are not the father, or if your wife agrees. Stu Shafer
A child born to a married couple is presumed to be the child of that couple.  If you get divorced, you may address this issue and have the child... Read More

My Wife and I have been married for over 5 years. She had a house prier to us getting married. Does she have the right to kick be out?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Wade P Jackman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
No.  She would have to request the Judge to award her exclusive use.  She can't simply kick you out.
No.  She would have to request the Judge to award her exclusive use.  She can't simply kick you out.

Can I move a minor child out of state during a divorce?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by attorney Patricia A. Kasody-Coyle   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You will need to address the issue during your divorce and unless the court allows you to move the child with you, the child will have to remain  in MI.  The reasons you stated in your question are not enough on their own to convince a court to allow the move.  There are specific statutory requirements for a court to rule in your favor.  This response is general in nature and is not legal advice.  No atty client relationship is formed by it.... Read More
You will need to address the issue during your divorce and unless the court allows you to move the child with you, the child will have to... Read More

I am a 16 year old mother. My baby is 1 year old. The birth certificate has the fathers name on it and my baby has the fathers last name.

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Wade P Jackman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You can file a motion with Circuit Court in the county where you reside and ask the Judge to change the baby's name.  This will likely be granted if the father does not object or is not involved with the child.  You must notify the father of your request and notify him of the court date. This response is general in nature and is legal advice.  No attorney client relationship is formed by this response.... Read More
You can file a motion with Circuit Court in the county where you reside and ask the Judge to change the baby's name.  This will likely be... Read More

My ex is not cooperating with me regarding parenting time. How should I approach this situation.

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by attorney Patricia A. Kasody-Coyle   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
If there is a court order regarding parenting time then you must follow it unless and until a motion is filed to modify it and a new order is entered.  If there is no order then you will continue to encounter the problems you have identified as the court cannot help protect your children unless there is a court order. This response is general in nature and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is formed by it.... Read More
If there is a court order regarding parenting time then you must follow it unless and until a motion is filed to modify it and a new order is... Read More

If I was to sign off my parental rights. Will that stop me from paying child support

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by attorney Patricia A. Kasody-Coyle   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
NO. You will still be required to financially support your child unless there is someone else willing to step in and be financially responsible, which usually means through a formal adoption.  This response is general in nature and is not legal advice.  No attorney client relationship is formed by it.... Read More
NO. You will still be required to financially support your child unless there is someone else willing to step in and be financially responsible,... Read More

How does the State of Michigan view partial days when calculating age?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Wade P Jackman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
MIdnight on the date of their birth.
MIdnight on the date of their birth.

how can i cancel my contract with a lawyer i just hired who i feel has not done anything for my case

Answered 14 years and 8 months ago by William/J Joanis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
The rules of ethics that bind lawyers give you the absolute right to change lawyers.  The lawyer client relationship requires a degree of trust that could allow nothing less.  You have your lawyer act on your behalf, and you have to trust what is being done.
The rules of ethics that bind lawyers give you the absolute right to change lawyers.  The lawyer client relationship requires a degree of trust... Read More
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