Michigan couples who are getting divorced will hear many terms they might be relatively familiar with as the case moves forward. When child custody is being addressed or there is an outright dispute, the child’s “best interests” will come to the forefront. While the term may sound self-explanatory, there are specific details that the sides should understand from the start.…
When Michigan parents have separated, they often have to work through a child custody agreement. The agreement is almost always led by keeping the best interests of the child in the forefront. The term “best interests of the child” has a particular meaning in family law cases. According to the Michigan Child Custody Act of 1970 there are 12 factors…
Preparing for the child custody process can be challenging. For that reason, divorcing parents should prepare themselves by understanding how child custody is determined in Michigan with a focus on what is in the best interests of the child. The best interests of the child standard The best interests of the child standard is used to determine what child custody…
Most parents believe they have a pretty good idea of those things that are in the best interests of their children. They are probably right. However, in Michigan, as with many states, there is an articulable standard outlined by the legislature regarding what constitutes the “best interests of the child” for purposes of child custody. According to the Michigan Legislature,…
Engaged Michigan couples may think about drafting a prenuptial agreement before entering marriage so that they can protect their assets. Things can get a little complicated, though, if one of the parties has a child from a previous relationship. If the other parent is no longer involved in the child’s life, then the new stepparent may wish to consider legally…
When most Michigan couples divorce, they go on to live separate lives. They live in separate houses, arrange a child custody agreement and move on with their lives. But having to shuttle kids back and forth between parents every weekend is not really in the best interests of the child. What if the children could still have regular access to…