Q: I’m going through a divorce and I was told about the dowry law in Michigan. My final divorce date is in 3 days.
I was told that if we don’t settle on an agreement I’m not going to get the divorce until we go through trials until we get the Dowry out of the way. I’m just worried is it even guaranteed I’ll even get it? Or even worth the wait? What do you think I should do?
A:
Who is advising you about dowry? He or she may be surprised to know that dowry went away in Michigan back in 2017. Dowry was a 1/3 life estate interest in the husband's real estate. And I'm not sure, really, what implication dowry would have now in a divorce proceeding. The answer to that question from whomever is advising you will help determine your settlement strategy, or lead you to seek other counsel.
It is a true statement that if you do not reach a settlement agreement, you'll need a trial to be divorced.
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