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Decisions about child custody are made based on
the "best interests of the child" statute, (MCL
§ 722.23), which lists the
factors that the court will use to determine the proper custody
arrangement for each child. The court must make a
determination on each of the 12 factors, and decide which factor
favors each parent.
The factors include:
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how well the child is doing in school
at his present home
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which parent can best provide for the
child's financial needs
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how stable the child's home life is
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the mental and physical health of each
parent, as well as their moral fitness to raise the child
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how well each parent cooperates with
the other parent
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whether there has been domestic
violence in the home
The Judge may also ask the child which parent he or she prefers to
live with, and why, if the Judge thinks the child is mature enough
to be able to form their own opinion.
The emotional bond between each parent and the child will also be
examined, as will the ability of each parent to provide love and
affection to the child. Often, this aspect of the child's best
interests is given less attention than we at Nesi and Associates
feel it deserves.
As a parent, you understand how important
this part of parenting can be, and our attorneys can help you
present your side to the Judge in a way that makes it clear to the
court how much your child needs you, and how much you have to offer
your child. We can help you show the Judge that you
understand
your child's unique personality, and that the bond you share is rich
and filled with the emotional content that helps your child grow and
flourish. We understand that raising a child is about more
than just how much money you have, and that good parenting, love and
care are in the "best interests of the child."
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