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How Established Custodial Environments Affect Modification Requests

By | Published April 15, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: , , |

In Michigan, either parent can petition the courts for a modification of child custody when there has been a substantial change in circumstances. However, when an established custodial environment exists, the legal standard for changes becomes more demanding.  Under the Michigan Child Custody Act, MCL 722.27, an established custodial environment (ECE) means that over an Read More

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