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What is Parenting Time?
How the Law Views Parenting Time
Why it Matters to Children
What is a Standard Schedule?
When Should PT Not Occur?
How to Get Parenting Time
The Role of the Court
Making the Most of Parenting Time
Role of Friend of the Court
Michigan Parenting Time Guideline
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Parenting Time
How the Law Views Parenting Time

The law states that a judge should order parenting time of a frequency, duration and type that will promote a strong relationship with both parents.
  • "Frequency" means the number of visits or contacts.

  • "Duration" is the length of each visit or contact.

  • "Type" is the kind of visit or contact, such as holidays, weekends, alternating weeks, or phone calls.

A judge must order parenting time for non-custodial parents unless the judge decides that parenting time would harm the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health.