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HB 6261

Family law: child custody; parenting plan for joint physical custody; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 3, 6a, 7 & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.22 et seq.).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Beeler and 1 co-sponsor

Michigan bill HB 6261 modifies child custody statutes to establish clearer requirements for parenting plans in joint physical custody cases.

bill electronically reproduced 12/10/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6261

Legislative bill overview

HB 6261 amends Michigan's child custody laws by modifying how parenting plans are established for joint physical custody arrangements. The bill updates sections of the 1970 Michigan Child Custody Act to clarify or expand provisions regarding joint custody parenting plans and related custody procedures.

Why is this important

Joint custody arrangements affect thousands of Michigan families annually, directly impacting child welfare, parental rights, and court administration. Clearer statutory language on parenting plans can reduce custody disputes, provide judges with better guidance, and potentially increase consistency in custody decisions across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and implementation of "joint physical custody": Ambiguity about what equal or near-equal parenting time means in practice and how courts should enforce it
  • Parental dispute resolution: Whether the bill adequately addresses mechanisms for parents to resolve disagreements about parenting plan details, or if it relies too heavily on court intervention
  • Impact on unmarried parents vs. divorced parents: Questions about whether the amended law applies uniformly to all custody situations or creates different standards for different family structures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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