***** 722.1006 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2024 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE: See 722.1006.amended ***** 722.1006 Grant of initial custody.Sec. 6. After a mother and father sign an acknowledgment of parentage, the mother has initial custody of the minor child, without prejudice to the determination of either parent's custodial rights, until otherwise determined by the court or otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing and acknowledged by the court. This grant of initial custody to the mother shall not, by itself, affect the rights of either parent in a proceeding to seek a court order for custody or parenting time. History: 1996, Act 305, Eff. June 1, 1997 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 105, Imd. Eff. Apr. 7, 2006
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