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MI HR0327
Resolution
Status
Introduced
9/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Runestad
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AI Summary
- Encourages awareness and sensitivity to parental alienation, defined as behaviors including speaking negatively about a parent and age-inappropriate discussions with children about custody, marriage, or divorce issues
- Identifies parental alienation as destructive and harmful to children, capable of destroying parent-child bonds and creating confusion and instability in children's sense of security
- Recognizes that parental alienation can prevent children from wanting relationships with a parent or having meaningful contact, and may negatively impact relationships with grandparents, siblings, and other family members
- Encourages professionals working with children and families to affirm parent-child relationships and uphold the constitutional right of parents to raise their children
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to all family courts, friend of the court offices, and child protective services offices throughout Michigan
Legislative Description
A resolution to encourage awareness and sensitivity to the concept of parental alienation.
Last Action
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
9/21/2016
Committee Referrals
Families, Children, And Seniors9/14/2016
Full Bill Text
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