Michigan SB0940 amends family law to include equal time with both parents as a factor in determining the best interest of a child in custody disputes.

Michigan SB0940 amends sections 3 and 5 of the 1970 PA 91 to include equal time with both parents as a factor in determining the best interest of a child in custody disputes. The bill also specifies that a court shall not award custody to a parent convicted of criminal sexual conduct unless both the child's other parent and the child consent. The legislation presumes that equal or approximately equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence. This amendment ties with SB 0941 and SB 0942.

Michigan SB0940 amends family law to include equal time with both parents as a factor in determining the best interest of a child in custody disputes.

Michigan SB0940 amends sections 3 and 5 of the 1970 PA 91 to include equal time with both parents as a factor in determining the best interest of a child in custody disputes. The bill also specifies that a court shall not award custody to a parent convicted of criminal sexual conduct unless both the child's other parent and the child consent. The legislation presumes that equal or approximately equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child unless proven otherwise by clear and convincing evidence. This amendment ties with SB 0941 and SB 0942.