Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Child Custody between States

Good evening, my son will be 15 at the end of the month. He currently lives with his father, who has custody of him. It is in the best interest of the child to come live with me in Chicago. My first question is if he came to see me for the weekend and stayed here, could I get in trouble for kidnapping? And my second question is how would I go abouts changing the custody? His father would not willingly let him come to live with me. The divorce was in the state of Michigan as is the custody.

Thank you for your time.


Asked on 12/12/07, 8:09 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Child Custody between States

see my other answer. to change custody, you'd have to go through the michigan courts, which have jurisdiction over this matter, the previous divorce, and your child, since his residence is in michigan.

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Answered on 12/13/07, 10:46 pm
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Child Custody between States

You need to file for a change of custody in MI.

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Answered on 12/13/07, 1:35 am
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Re: Child Custody between States

Yes you could get in trouble.

You need to hire a lawyer in Michigan to change Custody.

check out my website - www.michelottilaw.com

email me if you have any questions - [email protected]

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Answered on 12/13/07, 3:24 pm


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