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Child Custody
Family Law

Child Custody

When parents cannot agree on custody and parenting time, the stakes are incredibly high. Attorney Michael B. Brown provides experienced and compassionate representation in child custody matters to help protect your parental rights and your relationship with your children.

Child custody disputes are often the most emotionally difficult and consequential matters in family law. Whether you are facing a divorce, a paternity action, or a modification of an existing custody order, the court’s primary focus is always the best interests of the child. Decisions about legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time can have a lasting impact on your child’s well-being and your relationship with them.

Michigan courts consider numerous factors when determining custody, including the child’s emotional bonds with each parent, the stability of each home environment, the willingness of each parent to facilitate a relationship with the other parent, and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse. These cases require careful preparation, strong advocacy, and a clear understanding of how to present your case effectively in negotiations or in front of a judge.

Attorney Michael B. Brown works closely with parents to develop practical and child-focused solutions. He helps clients pursue custody and parenting time arrangements that serve the child’s best interests while protecting their parental rights. Whether your situation involves initial custody determination, modification of an existing order due to changed circumstances, or enforcement of parenting time, he provides steady guidance through every step of the process.

If you are involved in a child custody matter, timely and experienced legal representation can make a significant difference. Contact the Law Office of Michael B. Brown for a confidential consultation. We serve clients throughout Marquette County and the surrounding Upper Peninsula.

Facing a Child Custody matter? Get a local, experienced advocate on your side.
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Michael B. Brown, PLLC

Criminal defense and family law attorney serving Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, Escanaba and all of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Former prosecutor. Licensed in Michigan since 2014.

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