What to do if you suspect sexual abuse of a child? You are separated. You are the parents of a child. You overhear a child allegedly suffered abuse under your supervision. Exercise extreme caution. You are observing or learning about a potential crime. You should call the cops. Perhaps Child Protective Services rather than the police. Both have an impact on what will follow. Click here to watch the video on What to Do if You Suspect Sexual Abuse of … Read More
What to Do if You Suspect Sexual Abuse of a Child
What Happens if a Domestic Violence Recants Their Statement
Domestic violence happened. Victims accused someone they know of physically assaulting them. The accuser later recants and tells a different story to the police or prosecutor. What happens if a domestic violence victim recants their statement? Click here to watch the video on What Happens if a Domestic Violence Recants Their Statement – Michigan Law Perhaps the victim didn’t retract. They failed to appear. The victim isn’t taking part in judicial activities. They simply turned docile. This can work in … Read More
Does My Ex Need Permission to Post My Child Online
A child is shared by two adults. The child has shared legal custody with both parents. Without the permission of the parent, the co-parent posts pictures or videos of the child on social media. Does my ex need permission to post my child online? Click here to watch the video Does My Ex Need Permission to Post My Child Online – Michigan Law The state of Michigan does not have any regulations about this. There is no law requiring the … Read More
Other Parent’s Schedule Interferes With Your Parenting Time
Divorces do happen. The parent has custody. There is parenting time for both parents. This parent can have it this week, with the other parent getting it the next week. The co-parent may occasionally consent to a swap because the other parent has plans. Some parents purposefully plan activities that interfere with the other parent’s parenting time. What to do when the other parent schedules things on your parenting time? Click here to watch the video Other Parent’s Schedule Interferes … Read More
Can a Teenager Refuse to See the Other Parent Even if They Have Joint Custody
Can a teenager choose not to see a parent even if they have joint custody? The matter of custody and parenting time has been decided by the court already. You have complete control over how parenting time is allocated to young children. Teenagers might favor hanging out with their friends. Click here to watch the video Can a Teenager Refuse to See the Other Parent Even if They Have Joint Custody – Michigan Law The parent with whom parenting time … Read More
I Think My Ex Is Hiding Cash to Avoid Paying Child Support, What Can I Do?
My ex-spouse is hiding cash to avoid paying child support, what can I do? Courts have limitations. People conceal their income. Your ex-spouse included. The court is aware that many understate income to avoid paying child support. The court is aware that this happens frequently. Click here to watch the video on I Think My Ex Is Hiding Cash to Avoid Paying Child Support, What Can I Do? – Michigan Law Inform the court of your expense balances. Balance the … Read More
Will Catching My Ex in the Act of Cheating Help My Claim for Alimony
The alimony calculation will consider some variables. You’ll be judged on how long you’ve been married. The disparity in household income between spouses will be investigated. Are there enough liquid assets to cover alimony payments? Will catching my ex in the act of cheating help my claim for alimony? Click here to watch the video on Will Catching My Ex in the Act of Cheating Help My Claim for Alimony The cheating won’t impact your petition for divorce. The cheating … Read More
Can My Ex Take My Kids Out of the Country Without Consent Once I File for Divorce
Can my husband take the kids out of the country without permission? Can he take them once I file for divorce without my consent? Your husband can. You’re explaining to the court why you don’t want the children to see their father. Click here to watch the video Can My Ex Take My Kids Out of the Country Without Consent Once I File for Divorce – Michigan Law The parent has concrete intentions to bring the children back. The court … Read More
What to Do if Charged With Assault With a Deadly Weapon
Assault happens in a variety of forms in different circumstances. What to do if charged with assault with a deadly weapon? Simple assault is a relatively minor offense. There is a fatal kind of assault. Assault with a deadly weapon. Your freedom will be in jeopardy if you are accused of this kind of assault. Click here to watch the video on What to Do if Charged with Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Michigan Law A deadly weapon assault … Read More
How to Seek Enforcement of PPO
How to seek enforcement of PPO or personal protection order. How is a personal protection order actually implemented? a threat or physical risk exists. You must immediately alert law enforcement. Talk to your lawyer if you get a strange feeling that someone is following you around. Talk to your lawyer if someone is hovering in your personal space. Click here to watch the video on How to Seek Enforcement of PPO – Michigan Law Let the court know how you … Read More