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MI HB5214
MI HB5214Family law: marriage and divorce; certain references in Chapter 84 of divorce; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 9f, 23, 27, 34, 36 & 37 of 1846 RS 84 (MCL 552.9f et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HJR J'21
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Introduced
07/01/2021
07/01/2021
In Committee
07/01/2021
07/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
101st Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending sections 9f, 23, 27, 34, 36, and 37 (MCL 552.9f, 552.23, 552.27, 552.34, 552.36, and 552.37), section 23 as amended by 2009 PA 234, section 27 as amended by 1998 PA 96, section 34 as amended by 1983 PA 211, and section 36 as amended by 2001 PA 107.
AI Summary
This bill amends sections of Michigan's divorce laws to make references to marriage and divorce gender-neutral. Key changes include: removing the requirement for a 60-day waiting period before divorce proceedings can begin, except for cases involving minor children; allowing the court to award spousal support and property division as it deems "just and reasonable" based on the parties' circumstances; and clarifying the grounds for annulling a marriage, such as age of consent and fraud or force. The bill ties its enactment to the passage of a related constitutional amendment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/01/2021 (on 07/14/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2021-HB-5214 | 07/02/2021 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/htm/2021-HIB-5214.htm | 07/02/2021 |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/pdf/2021-HIB-5214.pdf | 07/02/2021 |
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