Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25

HB 5213 requires Michigan's Friend of the Court offices to provide parents with an informational pamphlet explaining the legal presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time in child custody cases. This pamphlet must detail the presumption as outlined in Michigan's Child Custody Act (MCL 722.26a), alongside information about joint custody options. The bill amends existing law to ensure parents receive this specific information early in domestic relations proceedings. It directly affects parents involved in custody disputes who interact with the Friend of the Court system. The change focuses on informing parents of their rights, not altering custody standards.