Other Family Law Services

Paternity

Under Michigan law, you need paperwork to become a “legal father.” That means that you have to have one of the following types of documents to secure your legal rights: Order of Adoption, Birth Certificate, Affidavit of Parentage or Order of Fili… Read More

Stepparent Adoptions

A stepparent adoption can take place after a child’s biological parent gets married to a person other than the child’s other biological parent. The new spouse may then petition the court to adopt the child, but the adoption cannot take place unti… Read More

Grandparent Visitation

Some grandparents must request visitation rights from the courts to see their grandchildren. This can happen if their son or daughter is divorced and denied custody or visitation, or if their son or daughter dies. This area of the law is difficult, a… Read More