I found this info while doing a search on joint legal custody for another matter. I reference this list quite often, so I thought I'd share it here. If you're entering a custody battle in Michigan, be prepared to show proof that you should be the primary caregiver considering these:<p>~~~~~<p>What if we can't agree on custody?<p>Parents are encouraged to reach their own agreements regarding custody. When parents cannot agree, the judge must decide by considering all of the following factors of the Michigan Child Custody Act.<p>(a) The love, affection and other emotional ties existing between the parties involved and the
child.
(b) The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to give the child love, affection and
guidance and the continuation of the educating and raising of the child in its religion or creed, if
any.
(c) The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to provide the child with food, clothing,
medical care and other remedial care recognized and permitted under the laws of this state in
place of medical care, and other material needs.
(d) The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment, and the
desirability of maintaining continuity.
(e) The permanence, as a family unit, of the existing or proposed custodial home or homes.
(f) The moral fitness of the parties involved.
(g) The mental and physical health of the parties involved.
(h) The home, school and community record of the child.
(i) The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient age to
express preference.
(j) The willingness and ability of each of the parents to facilitate and encourage and close and
continuing parent-child relationship between the child and the other parent.
(k) Domestic violence, regardless of whether the violence was directed against, or witnessed by
the child.
(l) Any other factor considered by the court to be of relevance to a particular child custody
dispute.