§ 722.1 Definitions
§ 722.2 Unemancipated minors; parental rights
§ 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
§ 722.4 Emancipation by operation of law or pursuant to petition filed by minor with family division of circuit court
§ 722.4a Petition; filing; signature; verification; contents; affidavit; service on parents or guardian; notice of hearing
§ 722.4b Powers of court
§ 722.4c Hearing; issuance of emancipation order; burden of proof; retaining copy of order; emancipation obtained by fraud voidable; appeal
§ 722.4d Petition for rescission; service of copy and summons; determinations; order; effect of rescission on obligations, rights, or interests; appeal
§ 722.4e Rights and responsibilities of emancipated minor; obligation and liability of parents
§ 722.5 Earnings of unemancipated minor
§ 722.6 Obligation to support not affected

Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 722 > Act 293 of 1968 - Status of Minors and Child Support

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Emancipation: means termination of the rights of the parents to the custody, control, services and earnings of a minor. See Michigan Laws 722.1
  • 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.
  • Minor: means a person under the age of 18 years. See Michigan Laws 722.1
  • 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. See Michigan Laws 722.1
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.