Michigan Laws 722.879 – Appeal of decision
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 722.879
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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
- Guardianship assistance agreement: means a negotiated binding agreement regarding financial support as described in section 5 for children who meet the qualifications for guardianship assistance as specified in this act or in the department's administrative rules. See Michigan Laws 722.872
An applicant for guardianship assistance under this act or a guardian, successor guardian, or child who has received guardianship assistance under a guardianship assistance agreement may appeal a decision of the department denying the application, establishing or modifying the guardianship assistance, or terminating guardianship assistance according to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.