Michigan HB5212 amends the Child Custody Act to include equal parenting time as a factor in determining the best interest of the child in joint.

Michigan HB5212 amends sections 6a and 7a of the Child Custody Act of 1970 to include equal parenting time as a factor in determining the best interest of the child in joint custody cases. The bill presumes that equal or approximately equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child unless proven otherwise. It also mandates that courts consider this factor when deciding on joint custody and parenting time arrangements. This amendment requires the enactment of companion bills HB 5211 and HB 5213 to take effect.

Michigan HB5212 amends the Child Custody Act to include equal parenting time as a factor in determining the best interest of the child in joint.

Michigan HB5212 amends sections 6a and 7a of the Child Custody Act of 1970 to include equal parenting time as a factor in determining the best interest of the child in joint custody cases. The bill presumes that equal or approximately equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child unless proven otherwise. It also mandates that courts consider this factor when deciding on joint custody and parenting time arrangements. This amendment requires the enactment of companion bills HB 5211 and HB 5213 to take effect.