Lansing Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer
In most divorces, the issues of child custody, visitation and parenting time are among the foremost concerns of parents. Understandably, a parent wants to spend as much time as possible with their children and remain a constant presence in their lives. Parenting plans ensure that children continue to have strong and consistent relationships with both parents despite the end of the marriage.
At the law office of Bailey Smith & Bailey, PC, we are committed to helping our clients understand the legal implications of their custody and parenting time plans. Our attorneys educate clients on their rights and help them make informed decisions about which legal options will best protect their future with their children.
Skilled advice determining parent time following a divorce
Our firm understands Michigan family law, the court system, and how to effectively address any child custody or parenting plan issues moving forward. Our parenting time attorneys help establish sound parenting plans and always take care to manage the following topics:
- Week days and weekends
- Holidays and birthdays
- Summers and school breaks
- Disabled parents or special needs children
As families change, parenting time arrangements may require adjustment to reflect the evolving needs of both parents and children. For example, a parent once living farther way may move closer and, by doing so, impact visiting timeframes and possible child support expenses. We provide dedicated assistance with all post-judgment issues.
Help Enforcing Custody and Visitation Arrangements
If one parent refuses to release a child for parenting time or care for them as defined in the divorce decree, immediate legal action is required to protect the best interests of the child and the rights of the compliant parent. Father's are commonly victimized in these types of situations and mistakenly believe that writing letters to the court will help. Many times, an immediate request to the court to hold the non-compliant spouse in contempt is the best alternative. As members of the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM), we protect the rights of fathers and can help them aggressively enforce child custody and parenting time orders.
Please note, recent changes in Michigan law regarding child support payment calculations have made the issue of visitation/parenting plans a potentially major dispute among divorcing couples. We will explain these changes and how they apply to your situation.
We are committed to helping divorcing fathers and mothers develop comprehensive and satisfactory parenting plans. Contact a parenting time attorney at the Lansing area firm of Bailey Smith & Bailey, PC, to discuss your child custody and visitation concerns. We offer free consultations. Call us at 517.349.2800 or 517.349.2800.
