Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Jury, or Just a Judge?

Is it possible to have a 'Jury' hear your custody dispute or, is it always 'only' before a 'Judge'?


Asked on 8/23/07, 8:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Jury, or Just a Judge?

Custody disputes are heaard only by a judge because family law matters were traditionally heard by courts of equity. Courts of Equity are historically derived from church courts in England and those matters were decided by a clergyman. Therefore, under our system, juries do not hear family law matters. William S. Stern

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Answered on 8/23/07, 8:35 am


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