by Chip Farrar | Jan 8, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
The appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a child custody case in Michigan is appropriate when the court determines that the child’s best interests are inadequately represented. According to the Child Custody Act, the court may appoint a GAL to represent...
by Chip Farrar | Oct 28, 2024 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
Yes, almost all parents. The Michigan Child Custody Act provides that, “A child has a right to parenting time with a parent unless it is shown on the record by clear and convincing evidence that it would endanger the child’s physical, mental, or emotional...
by Chip Farrar | Jun 13, 2024 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
Should a Child’s Preference be Taken into Account in Determining Custody Issues? According to the Michigan Child Custody Act, one of the “best interests” factors addressed in any custody determination is: “The reasonable preference of the child, if the court considers...