Michigan Compiled Laws 146-1925-i Chapter I Support Of Poor By Private Persons (401.1...401.21)

• Section 401.1 Definitions.
  As used in this act: (a) “Poor person” means a person who does not have property, exempt or otherwise, and who is unable, because...
• Section 401.2 Expired. 1980, Act 480, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
  Compiler's Notes: The expired section pertained to relieving, maintaining, and supporting poor persons and dependent children.
• Section 401.3 Failure Of Relative To Provide Support; Application For Order To Compel Relief; Notice.
  Upon the failure of any relative of a poor person to relieve and maintain the poor person, the county department of social services in...
• Section 401.4 Failure Of Relatives To Provide Support; Hearing, Order.
  The court to which such application may be made, shall proceed in a summary way to hear the proofs and allegations of the parties,...
• Section 401.5 Court Order To Perform Duty Of Support.
  The court shall order the relative or relatives to perform the duty of support, in the following order: The husband or wife shall be...
• Section 401.6 Direction Of Proportionate Liability.
  If it shall appear that any such relative is unable wholly to maintain such poor person, but is able to contribute towards his support,...
• Section 401.7 Duration Of Order; Change In Terms.
  Such order may specify the time during which the relatives aforesaid shall maintain such poor person, or during which any of the said sums...
• Section 401.8 Cost Of Application; Enforcement Of Orders.
  The costs and expenses of any application under the provisions of this chapter, shall be ascertained by the court, and paid by the relatives...
• Section 401.9 Failure To Obey Order; Civil Action By Department Of Social Welfare; Contempt Of Court, Penalty.
  If any relative, who shall have been required by such order to relieve or maintain any poor person, shall neglect to do so, and...
• Section 401.10-401.16 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections authorized seizure of and collection of rents from or sale of property of father, mother, or husband who has abandoned...
• Section 401.17-401.21 Repealed. 1980, Act 313, Imd. Eff. Dec. 5, 1980.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to nonsupport of parent by adult resident of state.

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