HB4215

Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the revised judicature act of 1961; modify. Amends sec. 1035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1035). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25

Introduced·3/12/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4215 modifies the child custody act to change how mediation is handled in domestic relations cases.

Michigan HB4215 amends the revised judicature act to modify how mediation is handled in domestic relations actions, specifically in cases involving child custody. The bill changes the conditions under which a court can submit a contested issue for mediation, particularly when a personal protection order is in place or when one party is protected by an order. It also mandates that mediators make reasonable inquiries into any history of coercive or violent relationships between parties.

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Where it stands

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Families And Veterans Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

12:15 PM

House Families and Veterans

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 PM

House Families and Veterans

History

Mar 13, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/12/2025

Mar 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Brad Paquette

Mar 12, 2025

House

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