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MI SB0981

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from intentionally contacting a party to a divorce action or their immediate family member with a direct solicitation for legal services until 14 days after proof of service is filed with the court.

  • First violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.

  • Second or subsequent violations are misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

  • Becomes effective 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Family law; marriage and divorce; contacting a party to a divorce action; prohibit for a certain time period. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 914.

Family law, marriage and divorce

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Families, Children, And Seniors

10/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors10/1/2014
Judiciary6/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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