Is there an age when minors can decide their own parenting time?
In Michigan, while courts are required to resolve issues of parenting time consistent with the best interest of the child, this should not be confused as being the equivalent of the child being able to make such decisions even as the child advances in age. The preference and desire of a child is but one of a number of factors that the court must consider when resolving such matters. Typically, as a child advances in age, his/her needs in terms of social, emotional, and intellectual development change. The parents are encouraged to communicate effectively with the other parent to work out an amicable solution. Absent an amicable solution and if the current orders are interfering with this development, then a parent would be advised to seek the advice of an attorney to file a motion and have a hearing scheduled to modify the parenting portion of your order. As indicated previously, you may research on how to file a motion with the court and act as your own attorney. The Friend of the Cou
