Parenting time in Michigan describes the nature and extent of time each parent spends with a child. In this new parenting time video, we examine the fourt primary statutes that govern parenting time disputes under Michigan law. Michigan Compiled Laws (“MCL”) 722.27a describes how parenting time is granted, MCL 722.23 is the best interest of[…]
What is really in a child’s best interest may surprise you.
You learn some big words in law school. Take for example the law school phrase, res ipsa loquitur, which is a legal principle that an occurrence of an accident implies negligence or escheat, which involves the forfeiture of property. While the phrase best interest of a child seems simple enough, applying the concept of what is[…]
Can a child decide where they want to live? Michigan child custody law is governed by Michigan Compiled Laws section 722.23 often called the best interest factors. Factor (i) of the best interest factors provides that a court should consider the reasonable preference of the child, if the court considers the child to be of[…]