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I'm hearing from different resources that money may be a key issue in getting custody of your child. for lawyers and court costs.

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As far as retaining the best attorney you can afford, yes. But in Michigan the judges will look at the best interest of the child when deciding custody, more than the incomes of the parents. There are many factors (listed on several websites and below) and since we have 'no-fault' divorce here, affairs don't really matter in custody issues. Be prepared to prove anything you list in your favor. If you take the child(ren) to day care and pick them up, get a letter from day care stating so. If you take him/her to the doctor appointments, get proof. etc.

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The love, affection and other emotional ties existing between the parties involved and the child.

The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to give the child love, affection and guidance, and to continue the education and raising of the child in his or her religion or creed, if any.

The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care or other remedial care recognized and permitted under the laws of this state in place of medical care and other material needs.

The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity.

The permanence of the family unit of the existing or proposed custodial home or homes.

The moral fitness of the parties involved.

The mental and physical health of the parties involved.

The home, school and community record of the child.

The reasonable preference of the child if the court considers the child to be of sufficient age to express preference.

The willingness and ability of each of the parties to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent/child relationship between the child and the other parent or the child and the parents.

Domestic violence - regardless of whether the violence was directed against or witnessed by the child.

Any other factor considered by the court to be relevant to a particular child custody dispute.
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