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How Joint Custody Works in Michigan
Divorcing couples have made a push for joint custody rather than agreeing to one party having sole physical custody and the other having reasonable parenting time.
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In Michigan, the law encourages joint custody, which can give both parents the right to make decisions concerning their child's upbringing. When Michigan courts decide whether to award joint custody, they consider whether or not the parents agree to joint custody and whether they will be able to cooperate and be in general agreement about important decisions that affect their child's welfare. check to learn more.
Child Support and Visitation in Michigan
In Michigan, the courts follow Michigan Revised Statutes, Sections 552.604, 552.605, and 552.605b as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Michigan adheres to specific guidelines for support which the parties may contest and have altered through a showing that they are unfair. In Michigan, if the non-custodial spouse violates the visitation order, you may file an order to hold him or her in contempt of the court. check to learn more.