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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 6. A petition under this act shall be verified and include a copy of any existing child-custody determination, if available. The petition shall specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in section 7. 1 Subject to section 209(5) of the uniform child-custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, 2001 PA 195, MCL 722.1209, if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain all of the following:
(a) The name, date of birth, and gender of the child.
(b) The customary address and current physical location of the child.
(c) The identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent.
(d) A statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action.
(e) A statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case.
(f) Information regarding any protection order previously entered involving either party or the child.
(g) Any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child-custody determination under section 209 of the uniform child-custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, 2001 PA 195, MCL 722.1209.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 722. Children § 722.1526 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-722-children/mi-comp-laws-722-1526/
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