FAMILY SUPPORT ACT: ADD CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME PROVISIONS
House Bill 6020
Sponsor: Rep. Joanne Voorhees
Committee: Family and Children Services
Complete to 5-8-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6020 AS INTRODUCED 5-7-02
The bill would amend the Family Support Act (Public Act 138 of 1966) to allow the circuit courts to enter orders governing custody and support orders.
Under the bill, where there was no dispute regarding a child's custody, the court would include in an order for support, specific provisions governing custody of and parenting time for the child in accordance with the Child Custody Act of 1970 (Public Act 91 of 1970). If there were a dispute, the court would include in its order for support, specific temporary provisions governing custody of and parenting time for the child. Pending a hearing or other resolution of the dispute, the court could refer the matter to the Court Family Services Office for a written report and recommendation. In a dispute, the prosecuting attorney would not be required to represent either party.
The bill is tie-barred to House Bill 6001.
MCL 552.452 et al.
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.