# Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21b: Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties

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

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21b
- **Heading:** Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties
- **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 710.21b

## Text

Sec. 21b.

A court order or decree establishing the relationship of parent and child by adoption and issued by a court in another country is presumed to be issued in accordance with the laws of that country and shall be recognized in this state. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the order or decree were issued by a court of this state.

History: Add. 1994, Act 241, Eff. July 5, 1994

## 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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