Legal Reference Blog by Renee C. Walsh, Attorney

08. February 2012: When Can a Teenager be Married in Michigan?

Marriage is codified in Chapter 551 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. See Chapter 551 Marriage. In Michigan, a teenager must be at least 16 to become emancipated (see MCL 722.4c(2)(b)) and at least 16 to get married (see MCL 551.51).


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08. February 2012: Social Security Office Information

Follow this link to find the Social Security Office's Website: The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.

You can find your local office by zip code by clicking the following link: Locate an office by zip.

When dealing with the Social Security Office, be persistent and respectful. Always document the communication providing the date, time, name of parties to the communication, and content of communication.

Additional questions can be asked below.

08. February 2012: Arizona Lease Law for Residential Tenancies

Arizona law regarding leases can be found at Title 33 - Property, Chapter 10, starting with Article 1, 33-1301 and ending at 33-1831.

See Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Any specific questions may be made below.

08. February 2012: Michigan Teenager Plans to Move to Texas Without Parental Consent

I had an inquiry from a Michigan teenager wanting to move to Texas where her boyfriend lived. Texas does participate in the Interstate Compact for Juveniles which means that they will cooperate with Michigan in returning a juvenile who has run away to Michigan.

Under the Interstate Compact, "juvenile" means any person defined as a juvenile in any member state or by the rules of the Interstate Commission, including:
(1) Accused Delinquent - a person charged with an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense;
(2) Adjudicated Delinquent - a person found to have committed an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense;
(3) Accused Status Offender - a person charged with an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult;
(4) Adjudicated Status Offender - a person found to have committed an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult; and
(5) Nonoffender - a person in need of supervision who has not been accused or adjudicated a status offender or delinquent.

"Or" is an important term relative to the definition of juvenile because given the "or" terminology, it doesn't matter if Michigan doesn't consider you a juvenile. Under (5), if you are "a person in need of supervision" Texas will help return you to Michigan.

I do not know how this would practically work, that is how it works out in a real life situation, given that in Michigan, if you are 17, there is little that the authorities will do to help you get your child back.
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06. June 2007: About Renee C. Walsh

Renee C. Walsh has been practicing law in Michigan since 2001 with over four years experience in the general practice of law and over three defending medical professionals in medical malpractice cases. She has founded http://www.walshlawpllc.com and http://www.lawrefs.com to provide helpful information and assistance to those in need. Renee's aims are virtuous as she is one of those rare non-jerk, non-arrogant attorneys, who has since elementary school days, been helping those in need. If you have legal questions email Renee at lawref@lawrefs.com and she will provide the response in her blog.