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Michigan Family Laws

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016

Family law is a rather broad practice area, encompassing marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, and other matters related to the family structure. Family laws also address controversial issues such as abortion rights and same-sex marriage, in addition to criminal matters like domestic violence and child abuse. Michigan family laws are created and revised by the actions of lawmakers and the courts, as in other states. Click on a link below to learn more and find valuable resources and where to go for more information.

Learn About Michigan Family Laws

  • Michigan Domestic Violence Laws

    Overview of Michigan domestic violence laws, beginning with the legal grounds for charging defendants with the crime, penalties and sentences for offenders, information for victims, and links to related resources.

  • Michigan Child Custody Laws

    The basics of Michigan child custody laws and regulations, with information about whether joint custody is offered; the availability of grandparents' visitation rights; and links to additional information about custody.

  • Michigan Legal Requirements for Divorce

    General list of the acceptable grounds for getting a divorce in Michigan, including residency requirements, waiting periods, and basics of the no fault divorce laws.

  • Michigan Child Support Guidelines

    Useful guide to how child support amounts are calculated in Michigan, including a summary of general considerations that help determine amounts; a list of state guidelines; and links to related information.

  • Michigan Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Overview of the acceptable grounds for having one's marriage annulled in the state of Michigan, and the types of marriages that are prohibited such as bigamy and same-sex marriage.

  • Michigan Marital Property Laws

    Basic information about marital property laws in Michigan, such as who own possessions and real estate during and after the marriage; and facts about community property.

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