§ 552.451 Proceedings for support of custodial parent and children; complaint; service; prohibition
§ 552.451a Proceedings for support of children; support order; burden of proof; applicability of section
§ 552.451b Proceedings for support of custodial parent and children being supported by public assistance; burden of proof
§ 552.452 Hearing; order; contents; burden of proving lack of ability to provide support; amount; medical and other expenses; enforcement of order; custody and parenting time
§ 552.453 Transmitting order for support to friend of court
§ 552.454 Prosecuting attorney as attorney for petitioner; agreement to transfer prosecutor’s responsibilities; conduct of proceeding on behalf of state; utilization of child support formula as guideline;
§ 552.455 Modification of order; application and notice; order void upon entry of judgment of divorce or separate maintenance
§ 552.456 Warrant for criminal nonsupport; testimony
§ 552.458 Fees and costs
§ 552.458a Centralized receipt and disbursement of support
§ 552.459 Short title; “state disbursement unit” or “SDU” defined
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 552 > Act 138 of 1966 - The Family Support Act

  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • SDU: means the entity established in section 6 of the office of child support act, 1971 PA 174, MCL 400. See Michigan Laws 552.459
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.