Michigan Child Custody Factors:
Courts look at these factors when considering which parent should have physical custody of a child when there is a dispute and the parties can’t come to an agreement. This will give you an idea of what you want to consider when proceeding with your case.
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Best Interest Factors |
Michigan looks to the following factors when determining the best interests of a child:
- The love, affection and other emotional ties between the parents and the child;
- The capacity/disposition of the parties to give the child love, affection and guidance, and to continue the education and raising the child in its religion;
- The capacity/ disposition of the parties involved to provide the child with food, clothing and care;
- The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity;
- The permanence of the existing or proposed home;
- The moral fitness of the parties;
- The mental and physical health of the parties;
- The home, school and community record of the child;
- The reasonable preference of the child, if the court considers the child to be of sufficient age to express it;
- The willingness of the parties to facilitate/ encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship between the child and the other parent;
- Domestic violence
- Any other factor that the court considers to be relevant.
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Joint Custody Factors |
When making the joint custody decision, the court will consider whether the parents will be able to cooperate and generally agree concerning decisions affecting the child’s welfare. |
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