Michigan § 710.21b - Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 710.21b — Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 710.21b. Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties.
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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 710.21b
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 710.21b cover?
Section 710.21b ("Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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