Mothers’ Rights Attorney in Clinton Township

Child Custody Representation in Macomb County for Over 25 Years

Ziulkowski & Associates, PLC has represented mothers in child custody, parenting time, and related family law disputes from our Clinton Township, Michigan office for more than 25 years. We serve clients across Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties, and our team has handled thousands of family law cases in local courts. That depth of experience shapes how we approach strategy, timelines, and the specific expectations of courts in this region.

Schedule a free consultation with no obligation. Call (586) 600-7623 or complete our online client questionnaire before your first meeting so we can come prepared from the start.

What Michigan Law Says About Custody

Michigan’s Child Custody Act (MCL 722.23) requires courts to weigh 12 best-interest-of-the-child factors when making custody decisions. Those factors address emotional ties, each parent’s capacity to guide and support the child, and the stability of each home environment. None of the 12 factors reference the sex of either parent, so a mother’s position in a custody matter turns on the same considerations as any other parent’s.

Two additional statutes carry practical weight in most cases. MCL 722.27a provides that it’s generally in a child’s best interests to have a strong relationship with both parents, and parenting time is structured to support that. MCL 722.27 establishes the custodial environment doctrine: a court generally can’t change a custody arrangement that has been in place without clear and convincing evidence that the change serves the child’s best interests. These are general legal principles; how they apply depends on the facts of each case.

How Our Team Approaches Custody Cases

Every morning, our attorneys review each active case together. Your file doesn’t sit untouched until the next court date. That daily review keeps the full team current on where your matter stands, and if your primary attorney is unavailable, someone else on the team can step in without losing any ground.

Clients have described both our lead attorney and our paralegals as actively engaged throughout the process, not just at the filing stage. When opposing counsel is aggressive, we litigate rather than push clients toward a quick settlement out of convenience. Verified reviewers have noted that our lead attorney goes head-to-head with aggressive opposing lawyers without backing down, and that they felt supported at every stage.

Start with a Free Consultation

We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation to move forward. Before your first meeting, you can complete our online client questionnaire to submit details about your situation in advance. That step helps our team arrive prepared, which means less time covering background and more time discussing your actual options.

Call (586) 600-7623 to reach Ziulkowski & Associates, PLC in Clinton Township.