HB5213

Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25

Introduced·11/4/25
Introduced Text

Requires the friend of the court to inform parents about joint custody and equal parenting time.

This bill amends the duties of the friend of the court in domestic relations matters. It requires the friend of the court to inform parents about the availability of joint custody and the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time. The friend of the court must also provide an informational pamphlet explaining court procedures, rights, and responsibilities. The pamphlet must be provided as soon as possible after a complaint or initiating pleading is filed.

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Calendar

Jun 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Apr 29

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jun 24

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Jun 24

House

Referred To Second Reading

Nov 5, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/04/2025