Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
custody heard somewhere else
my divorce was in wexford co mi. i no longer live there, x wife and child will be moving out of mi. also. in the past i have tried to have motions HEARD there but have been denied because i cannot BE there physically for the hearing. I asked if i can have a phone in hearing or video conference and still the answer is no. (apparently, the information superhighway does not run through wexford co. mi. ) this situation doesnt allow me to represent my daughters best interest and keeps the x wifes absurd conditions the rule (thank you friend of the court). I have a letter from the court saying that i cannot have an attorney there in my absense. Is there something i can do to have my motion/case heard somewhere that has technology from the 80's ?
Do i really have to be seen in wexford county to be heard or is that justice being blind ''thing'' have wexford county michigan excluded....
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: custody heard somewhere else
Almost all courts require your physical presence, it really has nothing to do with technology, it is simply a requirement that you be present for legality purposes.
What exactly are you trying to accomplish and/or have heard before the Court? Depending on what it is, an experienced family law attorney may be able to handle the matters without you being present - do not rely on advice from the courts. You can contact the State Bar of Michigan's attorney referral hotline if you do not have a michigan lawyer. 800.968.0738.
Re: custody heard somewhere else
The divorce court in Wexford has jurisdiction, that's where you have to go. No use complaining about it.
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