Modifies child custody presumptions in Michigan family law.
Michigan HB5309 amends child custody presumptions in family law. It presumes the best interests of the child are served by awarding custody to parents unless a parent has been absent for three years or has been convicted of certain crimes. If a parent has been absent due to active duty, incarceration, or medical condition, they may still be considered. If a parent has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct involving the child, they cannot be awarded custody unless both the other parent and the child consent.
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