In order for the system to be effective, we must all be aware of our rights and must insist that they be respected by others. At the same time, we must accept our responsibilities under the law and respect the rights of others. The Michigan Constitution gives women in Michigan equal rights with men. Women cannot legally be treated differently from men simply because they are women. Below is a brief summary of some of these legal rights in matters which may touch the daily lives of women.
Laws are complex, subject to interpretation, technical exceptions, and change.
Women are advised to get competent legal advice on specific problems that arise in their own lives. Marriage and Divorce. A marriage which is legal in the place where the couple married is recognized as legal in Michigan. Under Michigan law, a husband must support his wife and children, and a wife can take legal action if he fails to do so. Either a husband or wife may file a complaint for divorce, asking the Court to grant him or her a divorce.