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The nuclear family has gone the way of love beads! There are so many different ways in which people arrange their lives today that you need individual answers to individual problems!
Support must be based upon the Michigan Child Support Formula. Support runs from the time of the last order - no matter what happened since. Even if the non-custodial parent cares for the child or the payor loses their job and has no earnings. The last support order rules - unless you file your motion to increase/lower support to stop the clock!
Arrearages always need individualized attention because of the all the exceptions! The general rule is arrearages can be collected if less than 10 years old.
Custody: Courts are restricting the rights of parents to change custody arrangements. For example, now there is no set age when a child can express a desire to live with the other parent! It is therefore very important to be able to show the Judge what has changed since the last custody order. Call to ask about exceptions!
Visitation matters are easy and hard at the same time. Easy in that the court usually rules quickly to resolve your problem. However, it may be hard to enforce what the court has already ruled. Again, there are so many variations, you need to call to ask about variations!
Paternity and Acknowledgement of Paternity: Courts are finding it difficult to grant a blood test if they have already entered a Paternity Order or if the parties signed an Acknowledgement of Paternity, Birth Certificate or even if the man married a woman who was pregnant - known a s an "equitable parent." I can file a motion to determine your rights!
Change in Residence: The custodial parent absolutely needs to file a motion to request permission from the court to move out-of state or more than 100 miles. However, permission is usually granted as long as the custodial parent can demonstrate an improvement to the "family unit." Again, call for all the details!
Most family matters such as:
- Custody, Support, Visitation, Paternity, Friend of the Court hearings or any Probate Court hearing for Guardianship can be started for only $1,200.00 down.
- The filing fee is $230.00
- If a case has already been started, I can file your motion and attend most hearings for a flat rate of only $800.00 + the filing fee.
- Emergency Hearings can be scheduled, sometimes even the same day - however for an additional charge.