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Introduction to Family Law Topics

• Family Law Self-Help page. Click on “Topics” and then select “Family” for links to information on domestic relations matters such as: family support, Friend of the Court Bureau, and the Michigan Child Support Formula. Additional family “Topics” include personal protection and other issues.
• Legal Information Institute of Cornell University provides introductions to numerous family law issues such as adoption, child custody, and divorce.

Michigan Statutes

• Michigan Compiled Laws prepared by the Legislative Council
• Marriage (chapter 551)
• Divorce (chapter 552)
• Real and Personal Property (chapter 554)
• Property of Husband and Wife (chapter 557)
• Estates in Dower (chapter 558)
• Children (chapter 722)
• List of All Chapters

Legal Forms

• Official court-approved forms prepared by the State Court Administrative Office. Divorce forms are not currently available.
• Findlaw for the Public: Divorce and Family Law Center

Finding a Family Law Attorney

• State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral
• MichiganLegalAid.org is a statewide guide to free legal services for low-income persons and seniors in civil (non-criminal) cases.

Michigan Guides

Publications prepared by the Legislative Council. General interest publications include Friend of the Court: Support Custody and Visitation for Michigan Children, Domestic Violence and Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Health and Safety.

Index to publications provided by the State Court Administrative Office including the following titles: Custody and Parenting Time Investigation Manual, Michigan Child Welfare Legal Resource Guide, Michigan Custody Guideline, Parenting Time Guideline, and Model Friend of the Court Handbook.

Public Resources

Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan has an excellent page with links to domestic violence resources.