10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody What Determines an Unfit Parent No parent is perfect so little imperfections will not strip a parent of their rights, however, being an unfit parent will cause the court to reduce or limit the interaction between that parent and the child […]
Read more...Category: Family law
Divorces, marital separation, division of assets, spousal support, child support, child protective services (CPS), custody, guardianship, parental rights, and more.
What gets decided during a custody hearing
What Gets Decided in My Custody Case? Your custody case will address the issues of custody (who the child lives with and who makes decisions for the child), parenting time, and child support. Legal Custody and Physical Custody There are two types of custody, legal and physical. Legal custody Legal […]
Read more...How to file a custody case for a child living outside of Michigan
Where Should I File My Custody Case? You must file your custody case in your child’s “home state.” A court in any of the states in which The Lockwood Legal Group, LLC practices, which currently include Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, will only have jurisdiction if that state is your child’s home state. […]
Read more...How to establish Michigan paternity involving a married woman
How to establish Michigan paternity when a pregnant woman is married There are three main ways to establish paternity in Michigan. Those methods are: Both parties signing an Affidavit of Parentage before a notary public Having a court order paternity determination through a DNA test Being married to a woman at the time she […]
Read more...How To File For Custody In Michigan
Who Can file a Child Custody Case in Michigan? Sometimes a person other than a parent can file a custody case, such as a grandparent or legal guardian. This article talks only about the most common type of custody case: between the child’s parents. If you are a guardian or non-parent relative who wants […]
Read more...When is a parent unfit for custody
When Is a Parent Unfit for Custody There are times when a couple is separated, and one of the parents is unfit to care for the child. An unfit parent is defined as someone who is unable to provide the proper care and guidance a child needs in a home. When an unfit parent raises […]
Read more...Frequently asked Michigan child custody questions
Who will get custody of our child? Below our attorneys provide answers to frequently ask question with regards to Michigan child custody laws.The Michigan Child Custody Act presumes it is in the best interests of a child to have a strong relationship with both parents. Courts in Michigan use 12 factors called the best interest […]
Read more...General Information About Orders of Protection
General Information About Orders of Protection An Order of Protection is also known as a Protective Order. It is an order you get from the court that tells someone to leave you alone. Of course, it is only a piece of paper, and it is not absolute protection against violence. However, it certainly can […]
Read more...What to expect during discovery in an INDIANA divorce
After hiring an attorney, your work will not be complete. While your attorney will certainly manage many aspects of the dissolution process on your behalf, the client’s “to do” list will not likely be a short one. Most important of those “to dos” will likely be the gathering and delivery of a great deal of […]
Read more...How Is Child Custody and Divorce Handled In Ohio
Ohio Child Custody Laws Learn how Child Custody is Determined in Ohio, how you can modify custody orders, and more. For some couples, divorce can be a painful process, especially when children are involved. Parents must decide how to split time with their children and how to make custody decisions together. When parents […]
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