Michigan Compiled Laws Act 91 Of 1970 Child Custody Act Of 1970 (722.21 - 722.31)

AN ACT to declare the inherent rights of minor children; to establish rights and duties to their custody, support, and parenting time in disputed actions; to establish rights and duties to provide support for a child after the child reaches the age of majority under certain circumstances; to provide for certain procedure and appeals; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts.

History: 1970, Act 91, Eff. Apr. 1, 1971 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 245, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1990 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 19, Eff. June 1, 1996

Section 722.21 Child Custody Act; Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “child custody act of 1970”. History: 1970, Act 91, Eff. Apr. 1, 1971
Section 722.22 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Active duty" means that term as defined in section 101 of the servicemembers civil relief act, 50 USC...
Section 722.23 “best Interests Of The Child” Defined.
As used in this act, “best interests of the child” means the sum total of the following factors to be considered, evaluated, and determined...
Section 722.24 Child Custody Disputes; Powers Of Court; Appointment Of Lawyer-guardian Ad Litem.
(1) In all actions involving dispute of a minor child's custody, the court shall declare the child's inherent rights and establish the rights and...
Section 722.24a Repealed. 2001, Act 108, Eff. Sept. 30, 2001.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to support of child after child reaches 18 years of age.
Section 722.25 Child Custody Disputes; Controlling Interests, Presumption; Award Of Custody To Parent Convicted Of Criminal Sexual Conduct.
(1) If a child custody dispute is between the parents, between agencies, or between third persons, the best interests of the child control. If...
Section 722.26 Liberal Construction And Application Of Act; Purpose; Provisions Applicable To Child Custody Disputes And Actions; Precedence Of Other Actions; Submission Of Action; Habeas Corpus Or Warrant.
(1) This act is equitable in nature and shall be liberally construed and applied to establish promptly the rights of the child and the...
Section 722.26a Joint Custody.
(1) In custody disputes between parents, the parents shall be advised of joint custody. At the request of either parent, the court shall consider...
Section 722.26b Standing Of Guardian Or Limited Guardian Of Child To Bring Action For Custody Of Child; Filing Of Action; Stay Of Proceedings; Continuation Of Order In Force; Copy Of Judgment Or Order Of Disposition; Assignment Of Judge.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a guardian or limited guardian of a child has standing to bring an action for custody...
Section 722.26c Custody Action By Third Person; Conditions.
(1) A third person may bring an action for custody of a child if the court finds either of the following: (a) Both of...
Section 722.26d Custody Action By Third Person; Jurisdiction.
A third person filing an action under section 6c shall proceed as follows: (a) If the circuit court has continuing jurisdiction over the child,...
Section 722.26e Custody Action By Third Person; Notice; Powers Of Court.
(1) A third person filing an action under section 6c shall send notice of the action to each party who has legal custody of...
Section 722.27 Child Custody Disputes; Powers Of Court; Support Order; Enforcement Of Judgment Or Order; Child Custody While Parent On Deployment.
(1) If a child custody dispute has been submitted to the circuit court as an original action under this act or has arisen incidentally...
Section 722.27a Parenting Time.
(1) Parenting time shall be granted in accordance with the best interests of the child. It is presumed to be in the best interests...
Section 722.27b Order For Grandparenting Time; Circumstances; Acknowledgment Of Parentage; Commencement Of Action; Procedures; Affidavit; Basis For Entry Of Order; Best Interests Of Child; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Frequency Of Filing Complaint Or Motion Seeking Order; Attorney Fees; Order Prohibiting Change Of Domicile Of Child; Effect Of Entry Of Order; Modifying Or Terminating Order; Record; Termination Of Grandparent's Right To Commence Action.
(1) A child's grandparent may seek a grandparenting time order under 1 or more of the following circumstances: (a) An action for divorce, separate...
Section 722.27c Parenting Coordinator.
(1) A parenting coordinator is a person appointed by the court for a specified term to help implement the parenting time orders of the...
Section 722.28 Child Custody Disputes; Appeal, Grounds.
To expedite the resolution of a child custody dispute by prompt and final adjudication, all orders and judgments of the circuit court shall be...
Section 722.29 Transition To Centralized Receipt And Disbursement Of Support And Fees.
The department, the SDU, and each office of the friend of the court shall cooperate in the transition to the centralized receipt and disbursement...
Section 722.30 Access To Records Or Information By Noncustodial Parent.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a parent shall not be denied access to records or information concerning his or her child because the...
Section 722.31 Legal Residence Change Of Child Whose Parental Custody Governed By Court Order.
(1) A child whose parental custody is governed by court order has, for the purposes of this section, a legal residence with each parent....

Last modified: October 10, 2016