Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

My name is jamie. I have a 3 year old son with my husband. Well I'm wanting to separate from my husband and leave with our son. Cause he is abusive to me every now and then. I just can't take it anymore and plus we just aren't working out. Well he won't let me leave or my son leave. I told him a lie that I would sign a paper saying I have to have a job and my own place in two months, if not he could have our son ( I only said that so he would let me leave and my son leave with me). But even though I didn't mean it could it still be held up in court if he did decide to take me to court. Thank you.


Asked on 12/21/13, 8:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jared Austin Austin Legal Services, PLC

Any such statements or agreements you made, whether verbally or in writing, are not binding. The court will look at the best interests of the child using numerous factors in the child custody act to determine custody and parenting time.

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Answered on 12/21/13, 8:15 pm
Christopher Brown Brown & Associates, Legal Services, PLLC

I routinely handle divorce and custody matters. There are things you can do now to better your position once you choose to file your divorce complaint. Contact me for more information. See my website for contact information and my recent results in similar matters.

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Answered on 12/22/13, 7:36 am


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