S10 Ep02: Can a Judge Change Custody Without a Hearing?

#ChooseGoldman Attorney Akiva Goldman explains that Michigan courts have the power to change custody immediately through ex parte orders to protect a child's stability. If a parent violates a court order by withholding a child, a judge can react instantly to rectify the situation before a formal hearing occurs. • Judges can change custody arrangements very quickly, sometimes before the parties ever step into a courtroom. • The court uses temporary ex parte orders to address emergency situations and protect the child's safety. • Withholding a child in violation of an order is a serious mistake that can lead to an immediate loss of custody. • While due process is required, a full hearing is typically set up after the court has already acted on an emergency basis. • Parents should always abide by current court orders and file formal motions to request changes rather than taking matters into their own hands. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/gGfoNfgHIh8 For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-child-custody-lawyer/modification-child-custody-michigan Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/child-custody/can-a-judge-change-custody-without-a-hearing Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganChildCustody #EmergencyCustody #FamilyLawMichigan #CustodyModification #LegalAdviceMI