Sec. 31.
For the purposes of this act, the residence of 1 spouse shall not be considered the residence of the other spouse if they are living separate and apart, and in that case each may have a separate residence dependent upon proof of the fact and not upon legal presumption. A person shall not be, because thereof, precluded from acquiring or retaining a legal residence or settlement.
History: 1939, Act 280, Imd. Eff. June 16, 1939 ;-- Am. 1945, Act 225, Imd. Eff. May 18, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 400.31 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 213, Imd. Eff. Nov. 11, 1983 Popular Name: Act 280
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 280 of 1939 - The Social Welfare Act (400.1 - 400.122)
Section 400.22 - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Pace); Requirements; "Pace" Defined.
Section 400.23, 400.23a - Repealed. 1968, Act 117, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1968.
Section 400.25a-400.27 - Repealed. 1973, Act 189, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974.
Section 400.28 - Old Age Assistance; Amount; Aid by Persons Not Responsible for Support, Effect.
Section 400.29 - Repealed. 1968, Act 117, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1968.
Section 400.30 - Repealed. 1965, Act 211, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965.
Section 400.31 - Residence of Spouse Living Separate and Apart.
Section 400.33 - Repealed. 1968, Act 268, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968.
Section 400.34, 400.34a - Repealed. 1965, Act 305, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965.
Section 400.35 - Records; Confidentiality; Rules for Use.
Section 400.36 - County Department; Compliance With State Requirements as to Payment of Assistance.
Section 400.37 - Application for Assistance; Investigation, Hearing, Appeal.
Section 400.38 - Assistance; Determination of Amount; Authorizations; Warrants, Delivery.
Section 400.39 - Payment of Assistance to Applicant or Recipient; Cancellation of Assistance Checks.
Section 400.40 - Repealed. 1995, Act 223, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.
Section 400.42 - Repealed. 1973, Act 189, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974.
Section 400.43 - Assistance; Periodical Review, Power to Alter or Revoke, Appeal.
Section 400.43b - Office of Inspector General; Establishment as Criminal Justice Agency; Duties.
Section 400.44 - Fee for Obtaining Certain Benefits; Condition; Amount; Definitions.