Michigan Laws 722.873 – Guardianship assistance; eligibility
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 722.873
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Child: means a person less than 18 years of age. See Michigan Laws 722.872
- Department: means the department of health and human services. See Michigan Laws 722.872
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person appointed by the court to act as a legal guardian for a child under section 19a or 19c of chapter XIIA of the probate code, MCL 712A. See Michigan Laws 722.872
A child is eligible to receive guardianship assistance if the department determines that all of the following apply:
(a) The child has been removed from his or her home as a result of a judicial determination that allowing the child to remain in the home would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
(b) The child has resided in the home of the prospective guardian for, at a minimum, 6 consecutive months.
(c) Reunification and placing the child for adoption are not appropriate permanency options.
(d) The child demonstrates a strong attachment to the prospective guardian and the guardian has a strong commitment to caring permanently for the child until the child reaches 18 years of age.
(e) If the child has reached 14 years of age, he or she has been consulted regarding the guardianship arrangement.