Does anyone know the laws for child abandonment laws in Michigan?
I do not know the exact law in Michigan, however generally if a parent leaves a child with someone first question police will ask is if the parent has contacted the child/person in charge. Did the mother leave any financial assistance for the child, how long did the mother state she would be gone. Meaning, if parent says I’ll be back in 6 hours and two days goes by, no call then the person should contact law enforcment. BUT…. what could happen, is the police will come and declare the child in imm danger and place the child in foster care. I doubt that is what you want to happen to the child. Can’t you/family talk to the mother and try to work something out where she allows the child to stay with another family member under a temp guardianship? If you have concerns about the safety and well being of the child under the care of the mother you need to call the child welfare office and report your concerns. It is their job to investigate the allegations. Some states will consider abandom
