722.1 Definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Minor” means a person under the age of 18 years. (b) “Parents” means natural parents, if married prior or subsequent to the minor’s birth; adopting parents, if the minor has been legally adopted; or the mother, if the minor is illegitimate. (c) “Emancipation” means termination […]
722.2 Unemancipated minors; parental rights. Sec. 2. Unless otherwise ordered by a court order, the parents of an unemancipated minor are equally entitled to the custody, control, services and earnings of the minor, but if 1 parent provides, to the exclusion of the other parent, for the maintenance and support of the minor, that parent […]
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. Sec. 3. (1) The parents are jointly and severally obligated to support a minor as prescribed in section 5 of the support and parenting time enforcement act, 1982 PA 295, MCL 552.605, […]
722.3a Repealed. 2001, Act 110, Eff.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 Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to child support after child reaches 18 years of age.Popular Name: Emancipation of Minors Act
722.4 Emancipation by operation of law or pursuant to petition filed by minor with family division of circuit court. Sec. 4. (1) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed by a minor with the family division of circuit court as provided in this act. (2) An emancipation occurs by […]
722.4a Petition; filing; signature; verification; contents; affidavit; service on parents or guardian; notice of hearing. Sec. 4a. (1) A minor seeking emancipation shall file a petition for emancipation in the family division of circuit court in the county where the minor resides. The petition shall be signed and verified by the minor, and shall include […]
722.4b Powers of court. Sec. 4b. After a petition is filed, the court may do 1 or more of the following: (a) Assign an employee of the court to investigate the allegations of the petition and to file a report containing the results of the investigation with the court. (b) Appoint legal counsel for the […]
722.4c Hearing; issuance of emancipation order; burden of proof; retaining copy of order; emancipation obtained by fraud voidable; appeal. Sec. 4c. (1) The hearing shall be before a judge or referee sitting without a jury. If the minor requests that the hearing be before a judge, the hearing shall be before a judge and not […]
722.4d Petition for rescission; service of copy and summons; determinations; order; effect of rescission on obligations, rights, or interests; appeal. Sec. 4d. (1) A parent of a minor emancipated by court order or a minor emancipated by court order may petition the family division of circuit court that issued the order to rescind the order. […]
722.4e Rights and responsibilities of emancipated minor; obligation and liability of parents. Sec. 4e. (1) A minor emancipated by operation of law or by court order shall be considered to have the rights and responsibilities of an adult, except for those specific constitutional and statutory age requirements regarding voting, use of alcoholic beverages, and other […]
722.5 Earnings of unemancipated minor. Sec. 5. The earnings of an employed unemancipated minor may be paid directly to him unless his parents or his guardian give notice to the employer that future payments should be made to the parents or guardian. History: 1968, Act 293, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 Popular Name: Emancipation of Minors […]
722.6 Obligation to support not affected. Sec. 6. This act does not affect obligations of support imposed under other laws of this state. History: 1968, Act 293, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 Popular Name: Emancipation of Minors Act
