JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE: DOWER H.B. 5520:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
House Bill 5520 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Klint Kesto
House Committee: Judiciary
CONTENT
The bill would amend Public Act 259 of 1909, which requires judgments of divorce and separate maintenance to satisfy a wife's claims in the property of the husband, to delete a requirement that those judgments include a provision in lieu of dower.
MCL 552.101 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 12-12-16 Fiscal Analyst: Ryan Bergan
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.