Michigan law says that each parent has the right to have a bond with his or her child that is furthered by parenting time. Only in rare cases will a judge deny a parent time with the children and only in very extreme situations. Otherwise, the judge will enforce a parenting time order that gives the non-custodial parent time with the children unless the parents share joint physical custody with co-equal time. It is important that you refrain from interfering with the other parent's relationship with the child. Interfering with the other parent’s bond with the child and criticizing the other parent in front of the child causes emotional harm to your child, according to many studies. Additionally, the judge will frown on such conduct and it could lead to an adverse result in your case.
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