Sec. 8.
(1) The child's mother and father have a duty to pay support for the child, which duty may be enforced by either party, the child, the child's guardian, the child's foster parent, or the state through the title IV-D agency.
(2) The parents of a child born out of wedlock are also liable for the medical expenses connected to the mother's pregnancy and the child's birth to the same extent and in the same manner as those expenses are allowed under the paternity act, 1956 PA 205, MCL 722.711 to 722.730.
History: 2014, Act 366, Eff. Mar. 17, 2015
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 366 of 2014 - Summary Support and Paternity Act (722.1491 - 722.1503)
Section 722.1491 - Short Title.
Section 722.1492 - Definitions.
Section 722.1493 - Use of Act by Title Iv-D Agency.
Section 722.1494 - Determination of Father of Child Born Out of Wedlock.
Section 722.1495 - Filing of Statement and Notice by Title Iv-D Agency.
Section 722.1496 - Genetic Testing.
Section 722.1498 - Duty to Pay Child Support; Liability for Medical Expenses.
Section 722.1499 - Provisions Applicable to Established Paternity but No Action Filed.
Section 722.1500 - Establishment of Support Obligation.
Section 722.1501 - Support and Paternity Establishment Services.