At Trowbridge Law Firm, we understand that child custody and parenting time are deeply personal matters. Whether you’re in Detroit, the Metro area, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, or Tuscola County, our compassionate attorneys work tirelessly to protect your parental rights. We help craft parenting plans that prioritize your child’s well-being while ensuring your voice is heard in negotiations and court proceedings.
Courts use the “Best Interests of the Child” factors to determine child custody and parenting time. The Court considers factors like the love and affection and emotional ties, each parent's ability to provide care, the child’s relationship with each parent and length of time spent with each, moral fitness, mental and physical health of the parties, the child’s home, school and community record, the stability in their living situation, reasonable preference of the child, willingness of parent to promote relationship of child with the other parent, and any other factors the Judge deems relevant.
Yes, parenting time arrangements, including shared custody schedules, can impact child support calculations based on income and time allocation
You can file a complaint or motion with the Court or Friend of the Court for enforcement, and the judge may impose penalties or modify custody arrangements.
Divorce can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our experienced divorce lawyers serve clients across Detroit, Metro area, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Tuscola counties with skill and sensitivity. From asset division to spousal support, we guide you through every step, ensuring your future is protected.
Filing begins with submitting a complaint to the court. Michigan has no-fault divorce laws, so proving fault isn't required.
A divorce without children may take as little as 60 days, while cases involving custody will take longer due to mandatory waiting periods
Yes, mediation and collaborative divorce are effective alternatives for resolving disputes amicably. However, even if you and your spouse agree on everything, you will still have to file the Divorce action and appear in Court to enter the Judgement of Divorce. Without a Judgment being entered you are not Divorced.
Life changes after divorce, and legal agreements often need adjustments. Whether it’s modifying child custody arrangements or enforcing parenting time, we help residents in Detroit, Metro area, and surrounding counties navigate post-divorce challenges with confidence.
Yes, modifications are allowed if there's a change in circumstances affecting the child’s welfare or you or your former partner’s life, such as moving a significant distance, criminal convictions, or other behavior that affect you or your former partner's ability to parent.
File a motion for enforcement in court, which may result in penalties or adjustments to the decree.
Not necessarily. Spousal support can be modified based on changes in income, health, or other factors.
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