Sec. 11.
(1) If a mother of a child born out of wedlock possesses property and fails to support and educate her child, the court having jurisdiction, on application of the child's guardian or next friend, or the family independence agency if the child is being supported in whole or in part by public assistance, may investigate the matter and, after a hearing and subject to section 7, may make an order charging the mother with the payment of money weekly or otherwise for the child's support and education.
(2) The court may require the mother to give security, by bond, with sufficient sureties approved by the court for the payment as directed by the order. In case of default under the bond, the bond shall be enforced in the manner provided in section 9.
(3) This section does not relieve the father from liability for the child's support and education in accordance with this act.
History: 1956, Act 205, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 98, Eff. Mar. 30, 1973 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 244, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1990 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 109, Eff. Sept. 30, 2001
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 205 of 1956 - The Paternity Act (722.711 - 722.730)
Section 722.711 - Definitions.
Section 722.713 - Repealed. 1996, Act 308, Eff. June 1, 1997.
Section 722.714b - Effect of Paternity in Another State.
Section 722.717a - Repealed. 2001, Act 109, Eff. Sept. 30, 2001.
Section 722.720 - Continuing Jurisdiction; Purposes.
Section 722.720a - Repealed. 1982, Act 296, Eff. July 1, 1983.
Section 722.722 - False Complaint; Penalty.
Section 722.723 - Repealed. 1982, Act 296, Eff. July 1, 1983.
Section 722.724 - Appeal; Stay of Execution, Bond, Security for Costs.
Section 722.725 - Reference to Mother as Parent of Child in Records, Certificates, or Other Papers.
Section 722.726 - Application of Act.
Section 722.727 - Fees; Assessment in Order of Filiation.
Section 722.728 - Enforcement Remedies.
Section 722.729 - Repealed. 2009, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 2010
Section 722.729a - Centralized Receipt and Disbursement of Support and Fees.