Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

UGMA violation Michigan

Sam's grandmother established and was custodian of a UGMA for him. After Sam's parents divorced grandma took the money out of the Sam's name and ss# and gave it to her son (Sam's father). The father now claims, but will not document, that he has been spending the money over the last 7 years ($23,000 in 2000) on Sam for cell phone costs, vacations, sports etc. Isn't this a violation of the UGMA and can I bring suit to reclaim this lost money? Sam is now 16. The father has an income of $100,000 a year and it seems incredible that he could have spent this money on Sam, especially since the father does not have physical custody of the Sam.

Thanks for ideas.


Asked on 6/12/08, 12:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rod Johnson Law Offices RL Johnson

Re: UGMA violation Michigan

No. Under Michigan�s Constitution, a woman has a fundamental right to chose to have or not have a child. Moreover, under the U.S. Constitution, people have a right "to marry, establish a home and bring up children."

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Answered on 6/12/08, 3:26 pm


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