Michigan Laws 722.4b – Powers of court
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After a petition is filed, the court may do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Assign an employee of the court to investigate the allegations of the petition and to file a report containing the results of the investigation with the court.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 722.4b
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Minor: means a person under the age of 18 years. See Michigan Laws 722.1
- Parents: means natural parents, if married prior or subsequent to the minor's birth; adopting parents, if the minor has been legally adopted; or the mother, if the minor is illegitimate. See Michigan Laws 722.1
(b) Appoint legal counsel for the minor.
(c) Appoint legal counsel for the minor’s parents or guardian if they are indigent and if they oppose the petition.
(d) Dismiss the petition if the minor’s custodial parent does not consent and is providing support.