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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 happend since. Even if the non-custodial parent cares for the child or the payor lands in prison 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 becuase 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. Therefore, there is no age when a child can express a desire to live with the other parent! However, courts still frown on alcohol or cocaine abuse by the custodial parent, etc. Call to ask about exceptions!
Vistation matters are easy and hard at the same time. Easy in that the Court may come to a quick resolution to your difficulty. 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 - called 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 Circuit 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.