Michigan Eliminates Dower
Since 1846, Michigan has recognized a statutory right of dower in favor or women. Dower rights allowed for a widow of a deceased man to use 1/3 of the lands of her husband that were acquired during the marriage for the remainder of her life. The concept of dower is dated and has been eliminated in many states. At the end of 2015, the Michigan legislature passed a serious of bills that abolished dower in Michigan. Specifically, Senate Bill 558 provides as follows: Read more
