What gets decided during a custody hearing

What Gets Decided in My Custody Case?   Your custody case will address the issues of custody (who the child lives with and who makes decisions for the child), parenting time, and child support.   Legal Custody and Physical Custody   There are two types of custody, legal and physical.   Legal custody   Legal […]

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How to establish Michigan paternity involving a married woman

How to establish Michigan paternity when a pregnant woman is married   There are three main ways to establish paternity in Michigan. Those methods are: Both parties signing an Affidavit of Parentage before a notary public Having a court order paternity determination through a DNA test Being married to a woman at the time she […]

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How To File For Custody In Michigan

Who Can file a Child Custody Case in Michigan?   Sometimes a person other than a parent can file a custody case, such as a grandparent or legal guardian. This article talks only about the most common type of custody case: between the child’s parents. If you are a guardian or non-parent relative who wants […]

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Frequently asked Michigan child custody questions

Who will get custody of our child? Below our attorneys provide answers to frequently ask question with regards to Michigan child custody laws.The Michigan Child Custody Act presumes it is in the best interests of a child to have a strong relationship with both parents. Courts in Michigan use 12 factors called the best interest […]

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