We live in Michigan... I was hoping we could do this without an attorney since all parties are willing to do this.... My husband is the only father my daughter has known(she's only 5) and her bio -dad had been in prison and/or jail for the last 4 years... He finally realizes he isn't a "father" for her and wants my husband to be her real dad now.we've went to court several times proving my ex is not a fit parent.(domestic violence against my son, broke a glass on his head, drugs, strong armed robbery, assaulting police offer, malicious destruction of property, stalking, the list goes on... Now he is finally taking the childs own well being into consideration..... I want to get this paperwork going asap, before my ex goes on another crack binge and changes his mind.. any advice?? thanks
2007-08-12 04:46:54 · 7 answers · asked by jen e 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Don't try this without an attorney.
There are too many variables and laws that have to be taken into account, and there is no room for error.
One simple mistake in the paperwork, and he would have the ability to take it all away, don't take that chance.
2007-08-12 05:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to go online and get the documentation but you will still have to go through the court system and get it signed off by a judge.
2007-08-12 05:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way around it you need to get a lawyer. but if all sides are amicable, the only cost would be for the accurate paperwork done by the lawyer, of course.
2007-08-12 05:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer. the only way to do this is through the courts
2007-08-12 04:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by morningstar6707 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the court house and ask.
2007-08-12 04:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may be one way of not paying for her upkeep
2007-08-12 05:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by cynic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duh: with an lawyer and a judge
2007-08-12 06:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by lavell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋