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It's time to move this issues forward—children and families are waiting for justice!
05/13/2026

It's time to move this issues forward—children and families are waiting for justice!

(The Center Square) – A new statewide survey of Michigan family-law practitioners is adding momentum to a legislative effort to overhaul how family court cases are handled across the state.

Detroit News: Do family court judges need more training? A proposed bill says yes.
05/08/2026

Detroit News: Do family court judges need more training? A proposed bill says yes.

A proposed Michigan bill would require family court judges to receive specialized training, sparking debate among judges.

Right now, experience can vary widely depending on where a case is heard.HB 5445 helps move Michigan toward a more unifo...
04/29/2026

Right now, experience can vary widely depending on where a case is heard.

HB 5445 helps move Michigan toward a more uniform system—where families can expect the same level of preparation, consistency, and care, no matter the county.

Family court is often where the most personal, high-stakes decisions are made. Parents and children deserve a system led...
04/28/2026

Family court is often where the most personal, high-stakes decisions are made. Parents and children deserve a system led by individuals trained specifically for that responsibility.

That’s not a luxury—it’s a baseline expectation.

Good judges want to get it right. But without consistent access to specialized training in family law, even experienced ...
04/26/2026

Good judges want to get it right. But without consistent access to specialized training in family law, even experienced judges face gaps.

HB 5445 reinforces the importance of equipping judges with the tools they need to make informed decisions.

Public trust in the courts depends on fairness and competence. When outcomes feel inconsistent or uninformed, confidence...
04/25/2026

Public trust in the courts depends on fairness and competence. When outcomes feel inconsistent or uninformed, confidence erodes.

HB 5445 is a step toward restoring that trust through structure and preparation.

When cases bounce between judges, families are forced to retell their story again and again. That’s not just inefficient...
04/23/2026

When cases bounce between judges, families are forced to retell their story again and again. That’s not just inefficient—it’s exhausting, and often retraumatizing.

Consistency in judicial assignment, paired with proper training, changes that.

Family court decisions carry long-term consequences. There is no room for on-the-job learning when children’s stability ...
04/21/2026

Family court decisions carry long-term consequences. There is no room for on-the-job learning when children’s stability is at stake.

HB 5445 supports a system where judges are prepared from the start—not catching up along the way.

When courts lack consistency and training, families feel it.• Orders that conflict• Cases that drag on• Children caught ...
04/19/2026

When courts lack consistency and training, families feel it.
• Orders that conflict
• Cases that drag on
• Children caught in the middle

This isn’t theoretical. It’s happening every day.

Families should not receive different outcomes simply because their case lands in a different courtroom. Consistency bui...
04/17/2026

Families should not receive different outcomes simply because their case lands in a different courtroom. Consistency builds trust in the system. Right now, that consistency isn’t guaranteed.

HB 5445 is about creating a more predictable, fair experience for everyone involved.

We would never expect a family physician to handle highly specialized medical care. Yet in family court, judges are some...
04/15/2026

We would never expect a family physician to handle highly specialized medical care. Yet in family court, judges are sometimes asked to make life-altering decisions without consistent, specialized training.

HB 5445 moves Michigan toward a system that treats family law with the expertise it deserves.

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