Michigan Child Custody & Parenting Time Lawyers
Just because you are divorcing your spouse it does not mean that you are divorcing your children. At the Law Offices of Ronald M. Bookholder in Troy, Michigan, finding a constructive and workable resolution to your child custody and parenting time (visitation) disputes is our goal. Whenever possible, we use alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve these issues because we believe that minimizing parental conflict is in the best interests of children.
"The Best Interests of the Child"
This phrase forms the foundation of child custody and parenting time laws in Michigan and much of the country. In essence, the desires of parents must come second to doing what is in the best interests of their children. Our experienced attorneys have in-depth knowledge of Michigan’s child custody and parenting time laws and we work closely with parents to reach an agreement that meets the unique needs of their family while still keeping their children’s best interests in mind.
To discuss your child custody and visitation options with a compassionate and skilled attorney, contact the Law Offices of Ronald M. Bookholder today to schedule an appointment.
Don't Leave Your Decisions to the Courts
Intuitively, parents know what is best for their children. Unfortunately, when parents are not willing to work with each other to make decisions about their children, the courts are left to make difficult determinations, sometimes without all the unique information about your family. At our firm, we believe parents have nothing to lose and everything to gain by “laying their cards” on the negotiating table and cooperatively working towards an agreement.
How Is Custody Decided?
One of the biggest misconceptions about child custody is that children may be able to decide where they want to live. The preference of a child of suitable age (for example, courts typically will not consider an expressed preference of an extremely young child) is only one of many factors that are considered. Courts also consider who was the child’s primary caregiver before the divorce, who has a more stable home environment, any special needs of either the parent or the child and several other factors. Regardless of the factors considered, however, the best interests of the child are always at the forefront of the court’s decision. Unfortunately, courts do not get to know the parties very well and are required to use rigid rules when making difficult decision.
Get In Touch With Us Today
We look forward to helping you create the best situation for your children after a divorce. To schedule a meeting with our experienced family law attorneys to discuss your unique child custody and parenting time concerns, call our Troy law office toll-free at 877-502-7892 today. You can also contact us online.
