Michigan Judicial Circuit Court - Order Regarding Custody, Parenting Time (Visitation) and Child Support - Joint Physical Custody with Equal Amount of Parenting Time
Understanding this form
This Michigan Judicial Circuit Court Order Regarding Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support is a legal document establishing joint physical custody and a balanced parenting time arrangement between parents. It specifically outlines a schedule of shared time, allowing each parent to have the child for a week on and a week off. This form serves to formalize agreements between parents regarding custody and visitation rights, and it differs from other custody agreements by focusing on equal parenting time for both parties involved.
Main sections of this form
- Legal custody details outlining shared authority for decision-making regarding the child.
- Specific parenting time schedule with provisions for exchange of the child.
- Child support obligations, including health insurance and additional expenses.
- Provisions addressing relocation and notice requirements for the child's address change.
- Mutual responsibilities regarding children's welfare and communication between parents.
Common use cases
Use this form when parents agree to share joint physical custody of their children and need a formal order from the court to establish this arrangement. It is suitable for situations where both parents can cooperate and want to maintain equal parenting time, ensuring that children can develop a balanced relationship with both parents.
Who this form is for
- Parents seeking joint physical custody of their children.
- Individuals who have reached a mutual agreement on parenting time and child support.
- Those requiring a formal legal order to establish custody and visitation rights.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify and enter the names and dates of birth of each minor child involved.
- Specify the parenting time schedule, indicating the day of exchange each week.
- Outline child support obligations, including healthcare and educational expenses.
- Document who has the right to claim children for tax purposes.
- Both parents should sign and date the form to acknowledge agreement on the terms.
Notarization guidance
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. It is advisable to check with the local jurisdiction for any specific requirements that may apply to the case.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to complete all required fields, particularly the child's information.
- Not specifying the parenting time exchange day, which can lead to confusion.
- Neglecting to update contact information for both parents as required.
- Overlooking legal requirements for modifications if living arrangements change.
Why complete this form online
- Convenient access to downloadable forms at any time without needing to visit a lawyer.
- Editability allows parents to customize the form to their specific arrangement.
- Assurance that the forms are drafted in compliance with legal standards by licensed attorneys.
Quick recap
- The form establishes joint custody and a shared parenting time schedule for equal involvement of both parents.
- It includes important details regarding child support obligations and healthcare responsibilities.
- Understanding the completion process is vital to ensure that the form is accepted in court.
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FAQ
You cannot deny parenting time in Michigan without a court order. If you refuse parenting time to the other parent, you may be held in contempt of Court. Proper cause is always needed if you are denying parenting time in Michigan.
The FOC frequently recommends decisions on child support, parenting time, and custody. In Michigan, you cannot object to parenting time without a court order. If you refuse the other parent visitation time, you risk being found in contempt of court.
(6) Joint custody shall not eliminate the responsibility for child support. Each parent shall be responsible for child support based on the needs of the child and the actual resources of each parent.
5 Child Custody Act, MCL 722.23. JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY: Means that there will be specific times when each parent will have the child with them. 4 However, it does not mean the parents will necessarily share decision-making authority unless the judge also has ordered joint legal custody.
Parenting time is the time a noncustodial parent spends with the children. Under Michigan law, children have a right to parenting time with the non-custodial parent unless the other parent demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that visitation would endanger the child's physical, mental, or emotional health.
The 100-Mile Rule If you share joint custody with the other parent, Michigan law permits you to move up to 100-miles away (you must stay in Michigan) from where you lived at the time the court entered the original custody order. (Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.31.)
When Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Michigan? Until children turn 18 or become legally emancipated, they don't have the right to refuse visitation that's required under a court's custody order.
If the party fails to provide makeup parenting time or ongoing parenting time, the judge or referee may suspend that party's work, or driver's, recreational, and sporting licenses. FOC Requests for Modification of Parenting Time: The FOC may ask the court to modify the parents' parenting time order.
