280 Mich. App. 92 - Jamil v. Jahan’s Empirical Analysis

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10 state decisions

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1. “(a) This state is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the proceeding, or was the home state of the child within 6 months before the commencement of the proceeding and the child is absent from this state but a parent or a person acting as a parent continues to live in this state. [ 5 ] (b) A court of another state does not have jurisdiction under subdivision (a), or a court of the home state of the child has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that this state is the more appropriate forum ..., and the court finds both of the following: ( i ) The child and the child's parents, or the child and at least 1 parent or a person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with this state other than mere physical presence. ( ii ) Substantial evidence is available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training, and personal relationships. [ 6 ]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 326 Mich. App. 73 - Subrhamanyam Raju Nadimpali v. Padma Byrraju

2. “However, the determination whether to exercise jurisdiction under the UCCJEA is within the discretion of the trial court and will not be reversed absent an abuse of that discretion.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 326 Mich. App. 73 - Subrhamanyam Raju Nadimpali v. Padma Byrraju

3. “means a judgment, decree, or other court order providing for legal custody, physical custody, or parenting time with respect to a child,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 326 Mich. App. 73 - Subrhamanyam Raju Nadimpali v. Padma Byrraju