Michigan has issued guidance for parents with custody and parenting time orders. Matters addressed include:
Do I have to follow my parenting time order during the COVID-19 outbreak?What are some parenting time alternatives that can be used?
What if I cannot reach an agreement with the other parent, and decide not to allow parenting time in violation of the court order?
Will there be make-up parenting time later for time missed during the COVID-19 outbreak?
What if the public place for our parenting time exchange is closed?
What if I make a temporary parenting time agreement with the other parent that was followed, and later the other parent complains that I violated the court order?
What if my child is in a high-risk category for COVID-19, and I am concerned about exposure during parenting time?
What if I think the other parent or someone who lives with the other parent might have COVID-19 or be at risk for exposure to COVID-19?
Does parenting time continue if a parent or child tests positive for or has been exposed to COVID-19?
Will I still have supervised parenting time during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Does my child have to go on parenting time over spring break even though school is cancelled?
Do I have to send my child on a plane to parenting time?
If I purchased a plane or other ticket for my child, and the other parent doesn’t send my child, will the other parent have to reimburse me?
Michigan’s FAQs about Custody and Parenting Time During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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