Sec. 311.
(1) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, witness expenses, travel expenses, and child care expenses during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
(2) The court shall not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state except as otherwise provided by law other than this act.
History: 2001, Act 195, Eff. Apr. 1, 2002
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 195 of 2001 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (722.1101 - 722.1406)
Article 3 - Enforcement (722.1301...722.1316)
Section 722.1301 - “Petitioner” and “Respondent” Defined.
Section 722.1302 - Enforcement; Temporary Order.
Section 722.1303 - Child Custody Determination by Out-of-State Court; Enforcement; Remedy.
Section 722.1304 - Registered Child-Custody Determination; Requirements.
Section 722.1305 - Registered Child-Custody Determination; Enforcement.
Section 722.1308 - Petition and Order; Service.
Section 722.1310 - Warrant to Take Physical Custody of Child.
Section 722.1311 - Assessment of Expenses.
Section 722.1312 - Full Faith and Credit.
Section 722.1314 - International Child Abduction; Actions by Prosecutor or Attorney General.