In Michigan, fathers' rights to custody and parenting time are equal to a mother's. Family court judges decide custody using the 12 best interest factors in MCL 722.23, and the law forbids favoring either parent because of gender. The idea that mothers automatically win custody…
When parents in Macomb County divorce or separate, a family court judge decides custody by weighing 12 "best interest of the child" factors set out in Michigan law (MCL 722.23). No single factor decides the outcome. The judge looks at all 12 together and arranges…
Understanding child custody laws and the potential for change is crucial for parents who seek the best for their children. The landscape of a family's life is dynamic, and as circumstances evolve, so may the need to modify existing child custody orders. But can child…
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