Who Can Seek Visitation?
Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be the parent of a child to seek legal visitation with them. Our firm represents a diverse range of clients including:
- Custodial parents
- Noncustodial parents
- Grandparents
- Siblings
- Stepsiblings
Depending on your family’s specific situation, we will work hard to establish a visitation schedule that is in the best interests of the child. While the court tends to prefer that a child has contact with their family, we can argue against such a schedule if the circumstances warrant it.
Visitation Schedules in Michigan
Generally, a family judge will award visitation to the parent who does not have physical custody of the child, if that parent is still interested and willing to have contact with the child. It is important that the child’s life is disrupted as little as possible, even when parents are going through a separation or divorce. However, establishing visitation may not be easy. Our firm can help you establish your parental rights or seek a fair visitation schedule. If an unfair decision has already been made, our visitation lawyer in Grand Rapids can help you modify or appeal the court’s decision.
When Is Visitation Not Granted?
The court will not grant a parent visitation rights in the case where contact may cause the child harm. If there is evidence of domestic abuse, drug use, or alcohol addiction, such as when a parent has a past criminal record, it is vital that the custodial parent retains legal representation to protect their child. We will get to know your situation in-depth and present evidence to the court that proves that the other parent should not be granted visitation.
Call us at (616) 202-3988 to discuss your case.
Client Testimonials
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"I highly recommend this firm!"I highly recommend this firm! It helped my friends so much. We are truly grateful for this wonderful service.- Kayla H.
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""Awesome job Lee!""Lee Coppage is an excellent attorney , a true professional . He produces great results and solves issues quickly. He did a great job with my child support case , I would recommend him to anyone.- Glen
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"Jordan King is the best."I want to thank everyone at the law firm for there help with my case. Jordan was wonderful in helping me settle the case i had. She kept me informed every step of the way and explained everything in a manner that made it easy for me to understand everything going with the case. I would recommend her and this law firm to anyone who needs a great lawyer.- Bloom English
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"Great results"Thank god I found this firm. The offices of Wayne Crowe came through for me big time. I wanna especially thank Mr. Lee Coppage he was exactly what my case needed. He was very aggressive but professional at the same time. I got full custody of my daughter today and couldn't be happier.- Steve Hernandez
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"Very honest and caring people."Very honest and caring people. Highly would recommend using this law firm.- Kelsey C.
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"My Lawyer is Sharper than Yours!"I am thrilled to be able to leave a rave review of my attorney Lee Coppage. Not only was he sharply dressed and his appearance spoke business but his expertise and manner in which he takes over a courtroom was amazing. I was always satisfied to know that he would definitely get my point across and my voice would be heard through him (loud and clear) every single court appearance. He helped guide me through the worse time of my adult life. I was emotionally flustered and extremely concerned about my children and their wellbeing. Lee was supportive, knowledgeable and extremely patient with me. Several times I had emotional breakdowns and the staff in Mr. Crowe's office was very respectful and tolerated everything. It was a long year for me but I am proud to say that I made the best decision by hiring the office of Wayne Crowe Jr and blessed by having Lee represent me in court during this custody battle. I am extremely satisfied with the service provided to me.- Janet Caraballo
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"Wayne is a great lawyer!"Wayne is such a smart, experienced, good advocate. He knows the law, he works hard, and he cares deeply about his clients' cases. I enthusiastically recommend him.- Will N.
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"Finally some Relief"My attorney was Michael King for a Custody issue. I was very pleased with his response time, his honesty. When the defense attorney showed up I knew I made a good decision. Michael was ready to go on the day of court while the other side didn't even recognize the defendant. Michael was personable and relatable.- Katrina Wilcoxson
