Domestic Relations
Domestic Relations
Domestic Relations
issues are handled by the Circuit Courts, generally with the assistance of the Friend of the Court.
Divorce
Michigan is a No-Fault Divorce State. MCL § 552.6 (MSA 25.86) provides that a Complaint for Divorce may be filed in the Circuit Court upon the allegation that the objects of Matrimony have been destroyed, and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved.
Child Custody
The Court determines who should have custody of the children based upon what appears to be in the best interests of the children.
Child Support
Child Support is determined based on each parties' net income and applying the Michigan Child Support Formula.
Visitation/Parenting Time
The Court determines visitation and parenting schedules.
Adoption/Step-Parent Adoption
This area deals with custody issues for non parents.
ABUSE/NEGLECT
The State Departments of Health and Human Services can bring a petition to the Family Court alleging a parent has abused and/or neglected their children.
Call the experts in Domestic Relations today. (734) 242-3434.
