Courts: specialty courts; family division of the circuit court judgeships; modify. Amends secs. 1003, 1011, 1021 & 1023 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1003 et seq.) & adds secs. 1002 & 1012.

HB 5445 modifies Michigan's family court structure by requiring judicial circuits to establish family divisions with sufficient judgeships based on caseloads. It allows judges handling over 50% family cases to request permanent family division status and mandates that all circuits update family court plans by 2028 to specify judge assignments, confirm required training, and ensure judges develop expertise in family law. The plans must coordinate court services with agencies to improve efficiency for families involved in cases like child custody or domestic relations. These changes directly affect circuit court judges and the handling of family-related legal matters across Michigan.