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MI SB1202
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Child Custody Act of 1970 to add exception referencing section 7c of the Paternity Act, 1956 PA 205 (MCL 722.717c) to the standard "best interests of the child" custody determination rule.
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Prohibits courts from awarding custody to a biological parent convicted of criminal sexual conduct (MCL 750.520a to 750.520e and 750.520g) when the child was conceived as a result of that crime, unless both biological parents later cohabit and establish a mutual custodial environment.
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Prohibits courts from awarding custody of a child or their sibling to a person convicted of criminal sexual conduct where the victim is that person's child, unless both the other parent and the child (if of sufficient age) consent to the custody arrangement.
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill 1201 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Family law; child custody; award at custody based on best interests of the child; provide an exception if mother does not contest request by father in certain paternity actions. Amends sec. 5 of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.25). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1201'10
Children, parental rights
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Families And Human Services
3/3/2010