Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
Appealing an Order for Child Support
In pro per motion objecting to FOC recommendation regarding CS based which imputed income on me (defendant) was denied. Plaintiff lied about her income which I proved in Court. Plaintiff did not provide her tax returns. Judge (referree) denied me an evidentiary hearing and did not address my objection to the FOC's incorrect imputation of income. FOC did not follow procedures for imputing income. FOC's recommendation was $100 more per month than the highest example of imputed income in his recommendation. How do I file an appeal? It's been 17 days since the hearing. I have objected to the proposed order prepared by plaintiff's attorney regarding transportation (different issue - same hearing). Do I have 21 days after the hearing or 21 days from the date the judge signs the order? I have numerous grounds for appeal, but pro per seems out of the question. Please let me know if you can help. I would like an attorney to review plaintiff's brief, FOC recommendation, my brief, and the transcript of the hearing (I have) and advise me of my best course of action. What would be the cost for this?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Appealing an Order for Child Support
It may have helped you to have a decent attorney taking care of business. If you could not afford it on such important issues, it may have helped to get a second job. It may sound mean but you got what youn paid for. Bill Stern
Re: Appealing an Order for Child Support
If it is a recommendation from a FOC referee, you always have the ability to object and ask for a hearing in front of the judge. It is a de novo hearing, meaning that the judge will hear the case and will not rely on findings made by the referee. At least not officially. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.
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