Child Custody

Most parents find out about the 100-mile rule the hard way. A text message arrives — a new job in Chicago, a fiancé in Ohio, a plan to be closer to family downstate — and suddenly the parenting time schedule you negotiated two years ago looks impossible. Or you are the parent with the opportunity, and you're wondering whether you need permission to take it. Michigan law has a specific answer, and it is narrower and stranger than most people expect. The rule itself Under MCL 7

For custody decisions, a family attorney provides crucial guidance to protect parental rights and secure the best outcome for the child.