# Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21a: General purposes of chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21a

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21a
- **Heading:** General purposes of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 701 / Act Act-288-of-1939 / Section 710.21a

## Text

Sec. 21a.

The general purposes of this chapter are:

(a) To provide that each adoptee in this state who needs adoption services receives those services.

(b) To provide procedures and services that will safeguard and promote the best interests of each adoptee in need of adoption and that will protect the rights of all parties concerned. If conflicts arise between the rights of the adoptee and the rights of another, the rights of the adoptee shall be paramount.

(c) To provide prompt legal proceedings to assure that the adoptee is free for adoptive placement at the earliest possible time.

(d) To achieve permanency and stability for adoptees as quickly as possible.

(e) To support the permanency of a finalized adoption by allowing all interested parties to participate in proceedings regarding the adoptee.

History: Add. 1982, Act 72, Imd. Eff. Apr. 14, 1982; Am. 2004, Act 487, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2004

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21 Short title of act; Michigan adoption code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21a General purposes of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21b Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21b.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.22 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.22.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.22a Adoption placement or issuance of order prohibited; convictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.22a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23 Hearing appeal brought under MCL 400.115k; powers of court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23a Direct placement by parent or guardian of child for adoption; temporary placement; formal placement; selection by parent or guardian not delegated; information to be provided by prospective adoptive parent, adoption attorney, or child placing agency; placement of child with stepparent or relative; attendance of child at hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23b Placement of child by child placing agency or department of social services; written authorization from parent or guardian for temporary placement; assistance; involvement of parent or guardian in selection of adoptive parent; validity of authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23b.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23c Placement of child by court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23c.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23d Temporary placement; procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23d.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23e Temporary placement; hearing to determine custody; petition; ex parte order to return child to parent or guardian; petition requesting court jurisdiction; temporary disposition; powers of court; act as exclusive remedy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23e.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23f Preplacement assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23f.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23g Requirement to provide services that conflict with child placing agency's religious beliefs prohibited; adverse action against child placing agency prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23g.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.24 Petition for adoption; filing; jurisdiction; verification; contents; preplacement assessment; omission of certain identifying information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.24.md)

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