Michigan Child Custody Lawyers

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How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more
Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more

An Explanation of Reasonable Visitation
“Reasonable visitation” is the term that many courts across the country use to give the non-custodial parent rights to visit with their children. The goal of using a vague as opposed to a specific visitation order is to promote cooperation between parents in setting up a visitation schedule. Another advantage to reasonable visitation is that it allows flexibility for the … more
Do I Need the Other Parent's Permission to Move Out-of-State With Our Child?
If you have custody of your child, you and your child should be able to move out of state without anyone else’s permission, right? Wrong! Most states have enacted laws that prohibit custodial parents from taking their children and moving out of state without notice to the court and/or the other parent. These laws are designed to prevent a custodial parent from removing a … more

21-Day Notice to Alleged Violator of Custody or Parenting Time Provisions
This form is your notice of violation of parenting time that was previously agreed to. (FOC 16 (3/08)
Motion and Order to Show Cause for Contempt (Custody/Parenting Time)
Use this form to request the court to issue an order to show cause why the respondent should not be held in contempt for violation of the court … more
Motion Regarding Custody
Use this form if you have a pending case for custody, divorce, separate maintenance, family support or paternity or you are a party who has custody … more
Motion Regarding Parenting Time
Use this form if you have a pending case for divorce, separate maintenance, family support, or paternity; or you have a judgment of divorce or … more