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Introduction to Family Law Topics

• http://www.courts.michigan.gov/scao/selfhelp/selfhelphome.htm 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.

•  http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/category/family_law The Legal Information Institute of Cornell University provides introductions to numerous family law issues such as adoption, child custody, and divorce.

Michigan Statutes

• www.legislature.mi.gov 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

• www.courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/index.htm Official court-approved forms prepared by the State Court Administrative Office.  Divorce forms are not currently available.

• www.findlaw.com 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

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?Publications 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.

http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/resources/publications/manuals/  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, Michigan Parenting Time Guideline and the Model Friend of the Court Handbook.

Public Resources

http://www.michbar.org/family/public_resources.cfm
Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan