Michigan Child Custody Attorney
Monroe County Child Visitation
Child custody is a sensitive issue, whether the parents are divorcing or they have never lived together. The state has guidelines for determining custody and child support, but they can be difficult to interpret on your own. An experienced family law attorney can help.
Strong Law represents married and unmarried parents who are fighting for custody. We understand how important your children's future is to you. Together, we will work to reach a solution that is agreeable to all parties. For a free consultation, call 419-885-8877 or contact us online.
Custody and Child Support
If parents cannot reach a custody and parenting time (visitation) agreement, the court will make the decision. When determining the custody of a child, a judge considers what is in the best interest of the child. In Michigan, there are 12 factors to consider:
- Love and affection between parent and child
- Ability of each parent to give the child love and guidance as they continue their education and religious instruction
- Ability of each parent to provide food, clothing and medical care
- Length of time the child has lived in a stable environment and whether that environment may continue
- Permanence of the family unit in each home
- Moral fitness of each party
- Mental and physical health of each party
- Home, school and community record of the child
- Reasonable preference of the child, usually if age 12 or older
- Willingness and ability of each parent to facilitate a good relationship with the other parent
- Domestic violence
- Other factors the court considers relevant
If your case goes to court, we will present a strong argument on your behalf for the custody arrangement you seek.
Child support in Michigan is based on many factors. Usually, the parent with physical custody pays less child support. The number of overnight visits the child spends with the noncustodial parent will also be considered. The court also looks at each parent's income and taxes, the number of children involved, and health insurance and child care costs.
Please call 419-885-8877 to schedule an appointment with a Michigan child custody lawyer. We are located near Toledo, just three miles from the Michigan/Ohio border.
