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Michigan Child Support and Child Custody Law on Filing for Divorce - Detroit Area Lawyer John Lucas
The Michigan Law Office of John Lucas (248-642-1911 & 313-278-6881) explains Michigan Child Support & Custody Law, including parenting time and visitation.
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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.
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.