Michigan § 712.15 - Court order.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 712.15 — Court order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 712.15. Court order.
Based on the court's finding under section 14 of this chapter, the court may issue an order that does 1 of the following:
(a) Grants legal or physical custody, or both, of the newborn to the parent and either retains or relinquishes jurisdiction.
(b) Determines that the best interests of the newborn are not served by granting custody to the petitioner parent and orders the child placing agency to petition the court for jurisdiction under section 2(b) of chapter XIIA.
(c) Dismisses the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 712.15
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 712.15 cover?
Section 712.15 ("Court order.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 712.15?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 712.15" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 712.15 apply to my situation?
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