Michigan Executive Order (Corona Virus - COVID 19) Exceptions, Child Support, and Essential Workers
“All individuals currently living within the State of Michigan are ordered to stay at home or their place of residence. Subject to the same exceptions, all public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring among persons not part of a single household are prohibited.”
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19), which took effect on March 24, 2020, and ends on April 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm. This order states that subject to excepted individuals, "all individuals currently living within the State of Michigan are ordered to stay at home or their place of residence. Subject to the same exceptions, all public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring among persons not part of a single household are prohibited." Violation of this order is a misdemeanor, so let’s work through this together to make sure we are all in compliance.
Child Custody and Parenting Time
Do child custody and parenting time orders and agreements still apply during shelter-in-place?
The courts have issued a reminder to abide by all custody, parenting time, and support orders and to carry a copy of all relevant parenting or custody orders/agreements with you when traveling in case you need to justify your movement with any law enforcement.
Resources & FAQs During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Click below for more helpful information from the State Court Administrative Office regarding custody and parenting time during the COVID-19 outbreak.
When are you allowed to leave your residence?
To exercise.
To perform tasks that are necessary for the health and safety of your family, including pets.
To obtain necessary supplies or services ( purchase groceries, take-out food, gasoline, needed medical supplies, etc.).
To care for a family member or their pet.
To care for minors, dependents, elderly, vulnerable persons, or those with disabilities.
To visit individuals in health care facilities.
To attend legal proceedings.
To work or volunteer for operations that provide life-saving assistance as a result of this emergency.
For work if:
You are a health care or public health worker.
You are designated as “critical” by your employer.
It is vital to business operations.
"workers who are necessary to conduct minimum basic operations are those whose in-person presence is strictly necessary to allow the business or operation to maintain the value of inventory and equipment, care for animals, ensure security, process transactions (including payroll and employee benefits), or facilitate the ability of other workers to work remotely."
It is considered a necessary government activity:
Law enforcement
Public safety
First-responders
Public transit
Trash pick-up and disposal
Actions essential to manage and oversee elections
Operations required to enable transactions that support the work of a business's or operation's critical infrastructure workers
The maintenance of safe and sanitary public parks to allow for outdoor recreation
To travel:
Home from outside the state.
Out of the state to a residence elsewhere.
Between two residences in this state.
As required by law enforcement or a court order, including the transportation of children pursuant to a custody agreement.