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Abuelos que cuidan los nietos: Cuestiones Legales Comunes [PDF Doc] 151 Kb
Este manual ofrece orientación para ayudar a los abuelos a establecer el poder de tomar decisiones por sus nietos cuando los padres no están dispuestos a ello o no pueden hacerlo. Este manual también proporciona información básica sobre programas privados y públicos que ofrecen, entre otras cosas, ayuda económica, ayuda para el cuidado del niño , ayuda acerca de la nutrición y ayuda médica.

Child Custody in Michigan - Initial Determination [Dynamic Doc]
A summary of the factors considered in determining who has custody of a child.

Court Forms for Custody and Parenting Time Cases [URL]
These forms should be filed in Circuit Court.

Emancipation of Minors [Dynamic Doc]
Emancipation of a minor gives the individual some of the rights and responsibilities of an adult, however, it does not give him/her adult status in all aspects of the law.

Friend of the Court Forms for Child Support, Custody and Parenting Time Cases [URL]
These forms should be filed in Circuit Court. Use the Court Locations tab above to find the address of your Circuit Court.

Investigation Forms for Child Support, Custody and Parenting Time Enforcement [URL]
These forms are used to collect information that is needed to enforce child support, custody and parenting time orders. The forms should be filed in Circuit Court. Use the Court Locations tab above to find the address of your Circuit Court.

Joint Custody [Dynamic Doc]
Frequently asked questions about joint custody.

Michigans New Grandparenting Time Law [Dynamic Doc]
Summary of changes in law affecting orders for grandparenting time.