Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 305 of 1996 - Acknowledgment of Parentage Act (722.1001 - 722.1013)
Section 722.1009 - Appointment of Next Friend or Guardian Ad Litem; Effect of Signing by Minor Parent.

Sec. 9.
In proceedings under this act, the court may appoint a next friend or guardian ad litem to represent a minor parent at the court's discretion. A minor parent may sign an acknowledgment of parentage with the same effect as if he or she were of legal age.
History: 1996, Act 305, Eff. June 1, 1997

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 722 - Children

Act 305 of 1996 - Acknowledgment of Parentage Act (722.1001 - 722.1013)

Section 722.1001 - Short Title.

Section 722.1002 - Definitions.

Section 722.1003 - Acknowledgment of Parentage; Form; Validity; Signatures; Witness; Copy.

Section 722.1004 - Acknowledgment as Basis for Court Ordered Child Support, Custody, or Parenting Time; Relationship and Status of Child.

Section 722.1005 - Acknowledgment of Parentage; Filing With State Registrar; Review; Maintenance as Permanent Record; Procedures and Payment for Issuance; Basis for Preparation of New Birth Certificate.

Section 722.1006 - Grant of Initial Custody.

Section 722.1007 - Notices.

Section 722.1008 - Acknowledgment of Parentage; Preparation or Approval of Form; Availability to Public.

Section 722.1009 - Appointment of Next Friend or Guardian Ad Litem; Effect of Signing by Minor Parent.

Section 722.1010 - Consent to Court Jurisdiction.

Section 722.1011 - Repealed. 2012, Act 161, Imd. Eff. June 12, 2012.

Section 722.1012 - Validity of Prior Acknowledgment.

Section 722.1013 - Effective Date.