Divorce brings out a multitude of other things you need to consider—and if you have children, it’s important to consider child custody from the beginning.

Here are a few basics you should understand about child custody in Michigan. If you’d like to schedule your free legal consultation with us, we’re happy to go into further detail and learn more about your case.

The Types of Custody

Legal Custody

Legal custody is the parent’s right to make choices or decisions for their child while having access to private information. An example of this is choosing which school they might attend or what medical care they receive.

Physical Custody

This refers to the right the parent has to be around their child and present in their life. If you have physical custody, you are allowed to see your child and have them present in your home.

Sole Custody

This means that one parent has full custody of a child. The other parent may have visitations determined by the court, but is not allowed to spend time in their home with the child. The following may be considered when sole custody is decided upon: One parent has a drug problem or history of abuse, the parent hasn’t been around in the child’s life, the parent suffers from a mental or physical disability that makes it hard to properly care for the child.

Shared Custody

Shared custody is when both parents have parenting time for the child or children. It can be hard to divide it completely equally, though it can be done. The factors considered when determining shared custody include the best interest of the child, finances, and more.

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If you’re wondering about how your child custody arrangement will play out, or if you’re not pleased with your current arrangement, please contact us today to book your appointment with us. We’re happy to offer new clients a free, no obligation consultation so that we can better understand your legal troubles.

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