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MI Comp L § 704.1-704.60 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-IV - Chapter IV Fiduciaries (704.1...704.60)|Section 704.1-704.60 - Repealed. 1976, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1976;—1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.

704.1-704.60 Repealed. 1976, Act 262, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1976;—1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
MI Comp L § 705.1-705.34 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-V - Chapter V Estates of Disappeared Persons (705.1...705.34)|Section 705.1-705.34 - Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.

705.1-705.34 Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
MI Comp L § 706.1-706.6 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-VI - Chapter VI Testamentary Trustee or Guardian (706.1...706.6)|Section 706.1-706.6 - Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.

706.1-706.6 Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
MI Comp L § 707.1-707.20 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-VII - Chapter VII Collection of Assets (707.1...707.20)|Section 707.1-707.20 - Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.

707.1-707.20 Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
MI Comp L § 708.1-708.41 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-VIII - Chapter VIII Claims (708.1...708.41)|Section 708.1-708.41 - Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.

708.1-708.41 Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
MI Comp L § 709.1-709.62 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-IX - Chapter IX Sale, Mortgage or Lease of Property (709.1...709.62)|Section 709.1-709.62 - Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.

709.1-709.62 Repealed. 1978, Act 642, Eff. July 1, 1979.
MI Comp L § 710.1-710.14 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.1-710.14 - Repealed. 1974, Act 296, Eff. Jan. 1, 1975.

710.1-710.14 Repealed. 1974, Act 296, Eff. Jan. 1, 1975. Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.21 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.21 - Short Title of Act; Michigan Adoption Code.

710.21 Short title of act; Michigan adoption code. Sec. 21.  (1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "probate code of 1939".  (2) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan adoption code". History: Add. 1974, Act 296, Eff. Jan. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 474, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1999 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.21a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.21a - General Purposes of Chapter.

710.21a General purposes of chapter.Sec. 21a.  The general purposes of this chapter are:  (a) To provide that each adoptee in this state who needs adoption services receives those services.  (b) To provide procedures and services that will safeguard and promote the best interests of each adoptee in need of adoption and that will protect the rights of all parties concerned. If conflicts arise between the rights of the adoptee and the rights of another, the rights of the adoptee shall be paramount.  (c) To provide prompt legal proceedings to assure that the adoptee is free for adoptive placement at the earliest possible time.  (d) To achieve permanency and stability for adoptees as quickly as possible.  (e) To support the permanency of a finalized adoption by allowing all interested parties to participate in proceedings regarding the adoptee. History: Add. 1982, Act 72, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1982 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 487, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.21b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.21b - Court Order or Decree Issued in Another Country; Rights and Obligations of Parties.

710.21b Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties. Sec. 21b.  A court order or decree establishing the relationship of parent and child by adoption and issued by a court in another country is presumed to be issued in accordance with the laws of that country and shall be recognized in this state. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the order or decree were issued by a court of this state. History: Add. 1994, Act 241, Eff. July 5, 1994 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.22a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.22a - Adoption Placement or Issuance of Order Prohibited; Convictions.

710.22a Adoption placement or issuance of order prohibited; convictions. Sec. 22a.  A child shall not be placed with a prospective adoptive parent and an adoption order shall not be issued if a person authorized to place the child or the court authorized to issue the order has reliable information that the prospective adoptive parent has been convicted under any of the following:  (a) Section 145a or 145c of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.145a and 750.145c.  (b) Sections 520b to 520g of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520b to 750.520g.  (c) A law of another state substantially similar to 1 of the sections included in subdivision (a) or (b). History: Add. 1994, Act 430, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1995 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 222, Imd. Eff. Dec. 2, 2003 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.23 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.23 - Hearing Appeal Brought Under MCL 400.115k; Powers of Court.

710.23 Hearing appeal brought under MCL 400.115k; powers of court. Sec. 23.  The court has jurisdiction to hear an appeal brought under section 115k of the social welfare act, Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, being section 400.115k of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The court may set aside, affirm, reverse, or modify a final determination of the department as provided in sections 101 to 106 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.301 to 24.306 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1980, Act 288, Eff. Oct. 17, 1980 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 373, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.23a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.23a - Direct Placement by Parent or Guardian of Child for Adoption; Temporary Placement; Formal Placement; Selection by Parent or Guardian Not Delegated; Information to Be Provided by Prospective Adoptive Parent, Adoption Attorney, or Child Placing Agency; Placement of Child With Stepparent or Relative; Attendance of Child at Hearing.

710.23a Direct placement by parent or guardian of child for adoption; temporary placement; formal placement; selection by parent or guardian not delegated; information to be provided by prospective adoptive parent, adoption attorney, or child placing agency; placement of child with stepparent or relative; attendance of child at hearing.Sec. 23a.  (1) A parent or guardian having legal and physical custody of a child may make a direct placement of the child for adoption by making a temporary placement under section 23d of this chapter or a formal placement under section 51 of this chapter. A temporary placement becomes a formal placement when the court orders the termination of the rights of the parent or parents or the guardian and approves placement under section 51 of this chapter. A formal placement under section 51 of this chapter is not required to be preceded by a temporary placement.  (2) A parent or guardian shall personally select a prospective adoptive parent in a direct placement. The selection shall not be delegated.  (3) In a direct placement the prospective adoptive parent, an adoption attorney, or a child placing agency shall provide information about a prospective adoptive parent to the parent or guardian before placement. This information shall include the specific information contained in a preplacement assessment as described in section 23f of this chapter, and may include additional information requested by the parent or guardian. The information does not have to include identifying information described in section 27(3) of this chapter. The parent or guardian and the prospective adoptive parent shall determine whether to exchange identifying information and whether to meet each other.  (4) A parent or guardian having legal and physical custody of a child may make a formal placement of the child for adoption under section 51 of this chapter with a stepparent or a relative.  (5) The court may allow the child to attend his or her adoption hearing held under this act. History: Add. 1994, Act 222, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 373, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 487, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.23b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.23b - Placement of Child by Child Placing Agency or Department of Social Services; Written Authorization From Parent or Guardian for Temporary Placement; Assistance; Involvement of Parent or Guardian in Selection of Adoptive Parent; Validity of Authorization.

710.23b Placement of child by child placing agency or department of social services; written authorization from parent or guardian for temporary placement; assistance; involvement of parent or guardian in selection of adoptive parent; validity of authorization. Sec. 23b.  (1) A child placing agency or the department that acquires legal and physical custody of a child pursuant to section 29 of this chapter or chapter XIIA may formally place a child for adoption under section 51 of this chapter. A child placing agency that acquires written authorization pursuant to subsection (3) from the parent or guardian having legal custody of a child may make a temporary placement of the child under section 23d of this chapter. A child placing agency may assist a parent or guardian to make a direct placement under section 23a of this chapter.  (2) In an agency placement, a child placing agency or the department may involve the parent or guardian of a child in the selection of an adoptive parent and may facilitate the exchange of identifying information or meetings between a biological parent and an adoptive parent.  (3) In a written document signed by a witness and by the parent or guardian in the presence of the witness, a parent or guardian having legal and physical custody of a child may authorize a child placing agency to make a temporary placement of the child under section 23d of this chapter. If the parent of the child being temporarily placed is an unemancipated minor, the authorization is not valid unless it is also signed in the presence of the witness by a parent or guardian of that minor parent. History: Add. 1994, Act 222, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.23c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.23c - Placement of Child by Court.

710.23c Placement of child by court. Sec. 23c.  A court that acquires legal and physical custody of a child pursuant to chapter XIIA may formally place a child for adoption under section 51 of this chapter. History: Add. 1994, Act 222, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.23e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.23e - Temporary Placement; Hearing to Determine Custody; Petition; Ex Parte Order to Return Child to Parent or Guardian; Petition Requesting Court Jurisdiction; Temporary Disposition; Powers of Court; Act as Exclusive Remedy.

710.23e Temporary placement; hearing to determine custody; petition; ex parte order to return child to parent or guardian; petition requesting court jurisdiction; temporary disposition; powers of court; act as exclusive remedy. Sec. 23e.  (1) Not later than 14 days after the filing of a petition by the prosecutor as required by section 23d(4) of this chapter, by a prospective adoptive parent as permitted in section 23d(6) of this chapter, or by a child placing agency as required by section 23d(7) of this chapter, the court shall hold a hearing to determine the custody of a child for whom a temporary placement has been made.  (2) Upon receiving a petition filed under section 23d(5) of this chapter, the court shall immediately issue an ex parte order directing the prospective adoptive parent to return the child to the parent or guardian with legal custody within 24 hours after receipt of the order, unless the court proceeds under subsection (3).  (3) The court may appoint an attorney to represent the child or refer the matter to the department. The attorney or the department may file a petition on the child's behalf requesting the court to take jurisdiction under section 2(b) of chapter XIIA. If that petition has not been filed within 14 days after the court appoints an attorney or refers the matter to the department under this section, the court shall order the return of the child to the parent or guardian with legal custody. During the period before the petition for jurisdiction under section 2(b) of chapter XIIA is filed and a preliminary hearing is held or the return of custody is ordered, the court shall remove the child from the home of the prospective adoptive parent and make a temporary disposition appropriate for the welfare of the child as authorized by section 18 of chapter XIIA.  (4) Subject to subsection (2), the court may appoint a guardian under the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.1101 to 700.8102, in response to a petition filed by the prospective adoptive parent or another individual interested in the child's welfare, and make a temporary disposition appropriate for the child's welfare as authorized by section 18 of chapter XIIA until an order of guardianship is entered.  (5) The court may order the return of a child to a child placing agency that has obtained legal custody of the child.  (6) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child or for a minor parent of the child.  (7) This act provides the exclusive remedy for all custody disputes arising out of a temporary placement. History: Add. 1994, Act 222, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 373, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 55, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.23g (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.23g - Requirement to Provide Services That Conflict With Child Placing Agency's Religious Beliefs Prohibited; Adverse Action Against Child Placing Agency Prohibited.

710.23g Requirement to provide services that conflict with child placing agency's religious beliefs prohibited; adverse action against child placing agency prohibited.Sec. 23g.  In accordance with sections 14e and 14f of 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.124e and 722.124f, a child placing agency shall not be required to provide adoption services if those adoption services conflict with, or provide adoption services under circumstances that conflict with, the child placing agency's sincerely held religious beliefs contained in a written policy, statement of faith, or other document adhered to by the child placing agency. Also, in accordance with sections 14e and 14f of 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.124e and 722.124f, the state or a local unit of government shall not take an adverse action against a child placing agency on the basis that the child placing agency has declined or will decline to provide adoption services that conflict with, or provide adoption services under circumstances that conflict with, the child placing agency's sincerely held religious beliefs contained in a written policy, statement of faith, or other document adhered to by the child placing agency. History: Add. 2015, Act 54, Eff. Sept. 9, 2015 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 54 of 2015 provides:"Enacting section 1. It is the intent of the legislature to protect child placing agencies' free exercise of religion protected by the United States constitution and the state constitution of 1963. This amendatory act is not intended to limit or deny any person's right to adopt a child."
MI Comp L § 710.25 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.25 - Proceedings; Priority; Disposition; Adjournment or Continuance.

710.25 Proceedings; priority; disposition; adjournment or continuance. Sec. 25.  (1) All proceedings under this chapter shall be considered to have the highest priority and shall be advanced on the court docket so as to provide for their earliest practicable disposition.  (2) An adjournment or continuance of a proceeding under this chapter shall not be granted without a showing of good cause. History: Add. 1982, Act 72, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1982 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.27a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.27a - Statement Consenting to or Denying Release of Identifying Information; Statement Providing Notice That Former Parent Deceased; Statement Releasing Adult Former Sibling's Name and Address; Presumption of Release of Certain Identifying Information.

710.27a Statement consenting to or denying release of identifying information; statement providing notice that former parent deceased; statement releasing adult former sibling's name and address; presumption of release of certain identifying information.Sec. 27a.  (1) A former parent, including a former parent whose parental rights were terminated under chapter XII of this act, may file with the central adoption registry a statement consenting to or denying the release of the identifying information about that parent specified in section 27(3)(b) and (c). The consent or denial may be filed, updated, or revoked at any time.  (2) An adult former sibling may file a statement with the central adoption registry providing notice that a former parent is deceased. A copy of the former parent's death certificate or other evidence of the former parent's death shall be attached to the statement.  (3) An adult former sibling who knows the birth name of an adoptee may file with the central adoption registry a statement consenting to the release of the adult former sibling's name and address to the adult adoptee. The statement may be filed, updated, or revoked at any time.  (4) At the time of termination of parental rights under this chapter or chapter XIIA, the court shall inform each parent of the provisions described in this section and sections 27b, 68, 68a, and 68b. The court shall inform each parent that the parent's consent to the release of identifying information about that parent specified in section 27(3)(b) and (c) shall be presumed unless the parent files a statement with the central adoption registry denying the release of the information about that parent. The court shall explain the parent's right to file, update, or revoke the denial at any time, and shall provide each parent with the forms prescribed under section 27b. History: Add. 1994, Act 208, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 385, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2012 Popular Name: Probate Code
MI Comp L § 710.31 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code|Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)|288-1939-X - Chapter X Michigan Adoption Code (710.1...710.70)|Section 710.31 - Child Born Out of Wedlock; Inability to Obtain Release or Consent of Natural Father; Release by Mother; Petition of Dependency or Neglect; Order Authorizing Temporary Care; Delaying Formal Execution of Mother's Release.

710.31 Child born out of wedlock; inability to obtain release or consent of natural father; release by mother; petition of dependency or neglect; order authorizing temporary care; delaying formal execution of mother's release. Sec. 31.  (1) Except as provided in section 23d of this chapter, if a child is born out of wedlock and the release or consent of the biological father cannot be obtained, the child shall not be placed for adoption until the parental rights of the father are terminated by the court as provided in section 37 or 39 of this chapter, by the court pursuant to chapter XIIA, or by a court of competent jurisdiction in another state or country.  (2) Pending the termination or other disposition of the rights of the father of a child born out of wedlock, the mother may execute a release terminating her rights to the child. If the mother releases the child, the child placing agency or department to which the child is released may file a petition of dependency or neglect pursuant to chapter XIIA. Pending disposition of the dependency or neglect petition, the court may enter an order authorizing temporary care of the child.  (3) At the request of the mother, her formal execution of a release or consent shall be delayed until after court determination of the status of the putative father's request for custody of the child. History: Add. 1974, Act 296, Eff. Jan. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 222, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 373, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 Popular Name: Probate Code