Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Change of Custody hearing

I lived in CO for 5 years and have full Physical Custody. The father lives in Michigan and has joint Legal custody. We have been divorced for 7 yrs. The father filed for a custody hearing against me arguing he wants more time with his children (8,11,13yr)and claims he only signed change of domicile under a verbal agreement that I would return in 2 yrs. The father's statements are inaccurate. There is no charges of me being unfit. The judge let it be known he believes in a 50-50 arrangment which prompted my ex to demand I return to MI and split custody or give up the children. Parenting time propsal during mediation shown less time than the now offered 12 wks/yr because of the oldest having less time off in middle school. An offer of 6-9 weeks made. He refuses that and continues to slander me, spread lies, show paritality amongst children, my daughter going to psychologist...I believe case belongs in CO in these circumstances. Can the Judge make his own rulings against MI law, deny change of jurisdiction, and force a change in custody or domicile? Also, my ex has built a house for this judge. Is that conflict of Interest? If the Judge passed my ex's demand for custody change, what are my chances for appeal?

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