Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: Left high and dry

You really need to retain a family law lawyer to sit down and determine how best to proceed. Michigan law/courts would determine and make the decisions since the children are residents of Michigan. You will need to petition the court for a revision in the child support amount (you'll need his income information ahead of time or at least the name and location of his employer), a change in custody, and whatever else it is that you need to change (such as division of uncovered medical bills, request for past due child support based on both of your incomes during the past 2 years, visitation, etc.).

Don't let this go on any further - the legal process itself will take a few months depending on your county and how long it takes to obtain the appropriate financial information for yourself and the father. You need to get this situation resolved quickly.

If you would like to discuss further and set up a meeting, please feel free to email me and we can discuss price, etc.

Thank you.

Re: Left high and dry

You should get a family law lawyer on this. If you filed originally in another state, you should have the file transferred to the state that the kids live in. However, from what I think you implied, you originally filed in the state where the kids are (Michigan?). File to change custody and support. Sounds like you have great grounds. The procedure is that you file a motion stating your grounds. However, why worry about it. Just get a lawyer and let the lawyer do all the work. Even if you don't have much money, give me a call and I can refer you to a get, inexpensive lawyer if you live in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb County. William Stern

Re: Left high and dry

Filing for a change of custody is a complex matter and best left to an experienced family law attorney. Your lawyer will likely file for custody and support at once.

For more information, go to:

www.MidMichiganDivorce.com