Jackson Family Law Attorney Helping Protecting Your Custody and Visitation Rights
Family Law Attorney Serving Clients in Jackson County and Beyond
Your child's well being obviously means the world to you, and you deserve strong family law representation. At Mark H. Hashley, PLC, I provide skilled service to divorcing spouses and unmarried parents in obtaining child custody and visitation orders. I am a knowledgeable lawyer who understands how to navigate complicated legal terrain.
Please contact me online or call 517-788-3030 to discuss protecting your parental rights.
12 Factors That Determine Child Custody
Under Michigan state law, there are 12 factors used to determine custody, including:
- Which parent provides greater love and affection and has a greater emotional bond with the child
- Which parent has the greater capacity to care for the child
- Which parent is best able to provide for child's monetary needs
- Which parent has a history of providing the child with a stable and safe living environment
- In which parent's custody will the family unit stay most intact
- Does either parent have a history of immoral action such as involvement in an extra marital affair, physical or verbal abuse or substance abuse
- What is the condition of each parents' mental and physical health
- Which parent can best provide a strong home, school, and community life for the child
- With which parent does the child prefer to reside
- Is the parent willing and able to facilitate and encourage a continuing relationship between the child and the other parent
- Does either parent have a history of domestic violence
- Are there any other factors that should be considered by the court? These factors may regard a child's special needs, the existence of new spouses and the inability of parent to meet court ordered visitation responsibilities.
These factors will be addressed in evidentiary hearings to determine what it in the best interest of the child. I will represent you in these hearings and ensure that the court is properly informed about any factors that mat affect your child's well being.
Modification to Custody and Visitation Orders
When circumstances change that effect a parent's ability to care and provide for his or her child, modifications to child custody and visitation orders may be warranted. I can help you determine whether your claim is likely to be successful and represent you if you choose to proceed.
Contact me to begin discussing your case. My office is open weekdays from 8 until 5, and evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. Credit cards accepted.