Father Who Owes 15 Years of Child Support

Brian explains that the mother can go after the deadbeat dad, even if he is in another state. And, an attorney can take the case on a contingency basis. It will take some work, but the Dailey Law Firm handles cases like this all the time.

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How Does Parenting Time Get Determined By A Court?

Brian explains what factors a court will consider when awarding custody, and why you need to hire a very good family law attorney before these issues are raised in court.

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Can The Mother Simply Change Her Children’s Last Names?

Brian explains that for a name change to take legal effect, it must be done by a court. That won’t stop someone from simply claiming they have a different last name. With the case of children, the father might want to talk to a family law attorney like Matt Catchick to straighten out this situation before it causes a lot of confusion for the children.

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Divorce Tips

Matt gives some great tips for those who are considering a divorce and have minor children. Also, what steps to take to get child support adjusted when job circumstances change.

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Michigan Divorce and Family Law – Child Custody and Support

This caller to The Law Show recently split from his fiancé and is seeking advice about custody and child support. In the state of Michigan, child support is calculated based on the income of each parent and the number of overnight visits each parent has with the child. Find out what The Law Show advises about filing for custody and confirming paternity and who, in this situation, may actually be on the receiving end of the child support.

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Michigan Divorce and Family Law – Possibilities for Reducing Child Support

Child support is not always set in stone. When income or circumstances change, there is a possibility to secure a reduction in child support. But the amount of money you can save is dependent on a variety of factors, all of which are reviewed by the Michigan child support guidelines. Find out what you need to know and when you need to take action to get your best chance at a reduction in child support.

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Michigan Divorce and Family Law – Getting a Reduction in Child Support

When one party remarries, is their new spouse’s income considered when calculating child support? Find out how The Law Show advises one caller on Michigan’s divorce and family law and child support guidelines, the possibility of child support modification after a reduction in pay, and the elements that are included in the child support formula when tallying a final amount.

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Michigan Divorce and Family Law: Filing for a Divorce without an Attorney

Can you file for a divorce without getting a lawyer involved? It is possible, but it’s not necessarily the wisest choice. Divorces are difficult enough, and they get even more complicated and tricky when children are involved. Find out what The Law Show says about the cons of going it alone and the pros of getting a helping hand in divorce court.

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Winning a Child Custody Case – Michigan Divorce and Family Law

In a Michigan child custody hearing, there are 12 factors that must be taken into consideration to determine the “Best Interest” of the child. But what are the issues that can arise when Friend of the Court and evidentiary hearings are involved? The Law Show explains how judges make their ruling, while also cautioning against the defendant or plaintiff being lulled into complacency because of a Friend of the Court recommendation.

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