Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: Daughter afraid of intoxicated father

You would have to petition the court requesting a change in visitation or that he only be allowed supervised visitation, outlining your reasons why. If the court determines this is a juvenile matter - based on accusations of abuse - they conduct an investigation through CPS and DHS, and will appoint a lawyer to act in her best interests - which is handled in the juvenile court (versus a situation where it is circuit court and you are requesting a change in visitation). It is up to the prosecutor/court/CPS, etc. to determine which situations warrant an abuse/neglect proceeding or investigation, versus just a visitation (civil) matter.

Your daughter is old enough where the judge would definitely take into consideration her comments and wishes in this matter - and what she says will weigh very heavily in the court's decision. Should CPS get involved, they will interview her privately before making any recommendation to the Court.

Good luck.