Michigan HB4629 makes divorce law gender neutral by updating references in divorce statutes.
Michigan HB4629 amends sections of the divorce chapter to make gender-neutral references in Michigan's divorce law. The bill updates terms such as "husband and wife" to "spouses" and "he" or "she" to "they" or "their" in various sections. This change ensures that the law applies equally to all married couples regardless of gender. The amendments affect sections 9f, 23, 27, 36, and 37 of the divorce chapter, ensuring consistency and fairness in the application of divorce law.
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