Citations and Sources

This page lists the primary sources used throughout Michigan Families Deserve Better. It will continue to grow as new information is added to the website.

Michigan Government and State Resources

- Michigan Legislature
- Michigan Courts
- Michigan.gov Family Court Information
- Friend of the Court Bureau
- Michigan Child Support Formula Manual
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Federal and National Data Sources

- United States Census Bureau
- United States Department of Justice
- National Center for State Courts
- Office of Child Support Enforcement

Research Studies and Academic Sources

- Peer-reviewed family court studies
- Parenting time and custody research
- Domestic relations and child welfare publications
- University-based family law research centers

Legal and Professional Organizations

- State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
- American Bar Association, Family Law Division
- Michigan Judicial Institute

News and Public Reporting

- Michigan journalism outlets
- National reporting on family court trends
- Investigative pieces related to custody, support, and court reform

Notes
This citations page will expand as new data and sources are added.