Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 558.13 (2026)

Barring of dower; joining in conveyance, release.

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Revised Statutes of 1846

R.S. of 1846

558.13 Barring of dower; joining in conveyance, release.

Sec. 13.

A married woman residing within this state may bar her right of dower in any estate conveyed by her husband or by his guardian, if he be under guardianship, by joining in the deed of conveyance and acknowledging the same as prescribed in the preceding chapter, or by joining with her husband in a subsequent deed, acknowledged in like manner; or by deed executed by the wife alone to one who has theretofore acquired and then holds the husband's title, provided the intent to bar her right of dower shall be expressed in said deed.

History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 66 ;-- Am. 1849, Act 67, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 1849 ;-- CL 1857, 2784 ;-- CL 1871, 4281 ;-- Am. 1877, Act 65, Eff. Aug. 21, 1877 ;-- How. 5745 ;-- CL 1897, 8930 ;-- CL 1915, 11662 ;-- CL 1929, 13080 ;-- CL 1948, 558.13

Compiler's Notes:

For provisions of the “preceding chapter” referred to in this section, see MCL 565.1 et seq.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1968–2008 · leading case: Rockwell v. Est. of Leon Rockwell, 180 N.W.2d 498 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970).

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Rockwell v. Est. of Leon Rockwell, 180 N.W.2d 498 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 8× “There are several situations in which Michigan Law recognizes the validity of agreements such as the one involved in the instant case. Post-nuptial agreements made during an existing separation are thought to further judicial policy favoring settlement of controversies over…”

United States v. Chalmers (In Re Wheeler), 252 B.R. 420 (W.D. Mich. 2000). · cites it 2× “§ 558.13 (married woman may bar her right of dower by deed, “provided the intent to bar her right of dower shall be expressed in said deed”).”

M & D Robinson Co. v. Dunitz, 162 N.W.2d 318 (Mich. Ct. App. 1968). “Dower may be relinquished or conveyed as provided by law.”

In Re Est. of Miltenberger, 753 N.W.2d 219 (Mich. 2008). “Rather, it is a viable option only if a husband transfers real property without his wife's consent, see MCL 558.13, and also leaves a minimal estate; in other words, it is available in cases such as this one, in which Sharon Miltenberger's husband transferred the marital home…”

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