MI HB6058

Replaces gender-specific terminology ("husband and wife") with gender-neutral language ("spouses") throughout Michigan's divorce statute (MCL 552.9f et seq.).

Updates waiting periods and procedural language in divorce cases, including changing "from" to "after" in references to the 60-day and 6-month waiting periods before testimony may be taken.

Modifies references to state agencies in support and maintenance provisions, adding "health and" before "human services" in two instances related to public assistance certification.

Corrects statutory citation in annulment provisions from "Act No. 128 of the Public Acts of 1887" to the proper format "1887 PA 128, MCL 551.103" and fixes a reference to MCL 552.625a in the lien section.

Takes effect only upon ratification of Senate Joint Resolution _____ or House Joint Resolution T of the 100th Legislature as a constitutional amendment.