Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

if other parent dosen't show up for change of custody hearing can we win by defa

Michigan. My husband's ex took off to Colorado after The state of Michigan made a child support order, that said she could not move the child more than 100 miles away. She never even told anyone about the move untill she was allready there. And WE, not her notified Friend of the Court of her moving and violating the order. She has sole custody We just had a hearing to get a new order forcing her to return the child. The mom never showed up and we were granted everything we asked for. So she now has 14 days to return the child. We are preaty much sure that she will ignore this order and refuse to return my husband's son. If she dose that she will get a warrent put out on her. So I am wondering if...

when we file for custody (in the next month) and she dose not show up will we win by default?

Also if you have any info on getting a MI order entered and enforced in CO that would be great too.

Thanks a-lot


Asked on 3/26/02, 1:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: if other parent dosen't show up for change of custody hearing can we win by

You need to get a Colorado lawyer to enforce the Michigan order.

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Answered on 3/26/02, 7:00 am
John C. Talpos Talpos & Arnold

Re: if other parent dosen't show up for change of custody hearing can we win by

Once you have a Michigan order giving you custody of the child you can either go to Colorado and, with the help of the police, pick up the boy, or get a Colorado attorney an d seek a similar order from a Colorado court. You should be aware that if his ex finds out about the Michigan order, she may petition the Colorado courts herself for custody under the laws of that state. You should contact an attorney there so you are fully informed. John C. Talpos (http://www.Mich-Lawyer.com)

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Answered on 3/26/02, 11:40 am


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