Michigan Compiled Laws Act 293 Of 1968 Status Of Minors And Child Support (722.1 - 722.6)

AN ACT to establish the status of minors; to define the rights and duties of parents; to establish rights and duties to provide support for a child after the child reaches the age of majority under certain circumstances; and to establish the conditions for emancipation of minors.

History: 1968, Act 293, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 238, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1990
Popular Name: Emancipation of Minors Act

Section 722.1 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Minor” means a person under the age of 18 years. (b) “Parents” means natural parents, if married prior...
Section 722.2 Unemancipated Minors; Parental Rights.
Unless otherwise ordered by a court order, the parents of an unemancipated minor are equally entitled to the custody, control, services and earnings of...
Section 722.3 Obligation Of Parents; Exceptions; Enforcement Of Duty To Support; Child Support Formula As Guideline; Agreement To Transfer Prosecutor's Responsibilities; Enforcement Of Judgment.
(1) The parents are jointly and severally obligated to support a minor as prescribed in section 5 of the support and parenting time enforcement...
Section 722.3a Repealed. 2001, Act 110, Eff. Sept. 30, 2001.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to child support after child reaches 18 years of age.Popular Name: Emancipation of Minors Act
Section 722.4 Emancipation By Operation Of Law Or Pursuant To Petition Filed By Minor With Family Division Of Circuit Court.
(1) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed by a minor with the family division of circuit court...
Section 722.4a Petition; Filing; Signature; Verification; Contents; Affidavit; Service On Parents Or Guardian; Notice Of Hearing.
(1) A minor seeking emancipation shall file a petition for emancipation in the family division of circuit court in the county where the minor...
Section 722.4b Powers Of Court.
After a petition is filed, the court may do 1 or more of the following: (a) Assign an employee of the court to investigate...
Section 722.4c Hearing; Issuance Of Emancipation Order; Burden Of Proof; Retaining Copy Of Order; Emancipation Obtained By Fraud Voidable; Appeal.
(1) The hearing shall be before a judge or referee sitting without a jury. If the minor requests that the hearing be before a...
Section 722.4d Petition For Rescission; Service Of Copy And Summons; Determinations; Order; Effect Of Rescission On Obligations, Rights, Or Interests; Appeal.
(1) A parent of a minor emancipated by court order or a minor emancipated by court order may petition the family division of circuit...
Section 722.4e Rights And Responsibilities Of Emancipated Minor; Obligation And Liability Of Parents.
(1) A minor emancipated by operation of law or by court order shall be considered to have the rights and responsibilities of an adult,...
Section 722.5 Earnings Of Unemancipated Minor.
The earnings of an employed unemancipated minor may be paid directly to him unless his parents or his guardian give notice to the employer...
Section 722.6 Obligation To Support Not Affected.
This act does not affect obligations of support imposed under other laws of this state. History: 1968, Act 293, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 Popular...

Last modified: October 10, 2016