Best Interests of the Child

BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD Michigan law requires judges to consider only “the best interests of the child” in deciding contested custody cases. MCL 722.23 defines “the best interests of the child” as the following 12 factors:(a) The love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the parties involved and the child.(b) The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to give the child love, affection, and guidance and to continue the education and raising of the child in his or he…