Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

That decision solely lies with the prosecutor. You can request that they dismiss the charges, but that is their call. If there was substantial injury or if he has priorvdomestic violence convictions they will probably be less inclined to do so. It's worth asking because the worst they can do is say no. Even though it is not ideal, they can and do proceed with hesitant and reluctan victims. If you do not honor a subpoena you risk getting held in contempt of court and going to jail.