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Child Custody Disputes Powers Of Court Appointment Of Lawyer Guardian Ad Litem
(1) In all actions involving dispute of a minor child's custody, the court shall declare the child's inherent rights and establish the rights and duties as to the child's custody, support, and parenting time in accordance with this act.
(2) If, at any time in the proceeding, the court determines that the child's best interests are inadequately represented, the court may appoint a lawyer-guardian ad litem to represent the child. A lawyer-guardian ad litem represents the child and has powers and duties in relation to that representation as set forth in section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d. All provisions of section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d, apply to a lawyer-guardian ad litem appointed under this act.
(3) In a proceeding in which a lawyer-guardian ad litem represents a child, he or she may file a written report and recommendation. The court may read the report and recommendation. The court shall not, however, admit the report and recommendation into evidence unless all parties stipulate the admission. The parties may make use of the report and recommendation for purposes of a settlement conference.
(4) After a determination of ability to pay, the court may assess all or part of the costs and reasonable fees of the lawyer-guardian ad litem against 1 or more of the parties involved in the proceedings or against the money allocated from marriage license fees for family counseling services under section 3 of 1887 PA 128, MCL 551.103. A lawyer-guardian ad litem appointed under this section shall not be paid a fee unless the court first receives and approves the fee.
Mediation is a common way to resolve disagreements regarding child custody and visitation.
If parents cannot agree on child custody and visitation, most states require them to participate in a mediation session to work out a plan. If the mediation fails, the parents can pursue litigation of unresolved issues.
Presumption Award Of Custody
(1) If a child custody dispute is between the parents, between agencies, or between third persons, the best interests of the child control. If the ... Read more >
Definition:
Arbitration is the process when the spouses decide to resolve their differences outside of court with the help of a third party arbitrator.
Dependency
Definition:
The dependent spouse relied on the other for financial support during the marriage and is therefore now the only one eligible to receive child support.
Alimony
Definition:
Alimony refers to a payment that is made by one spouse to the other after divorce or separation.
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Mediation is a common way to resolve disagreements regarding child custody and visitation.
