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Can the property of a family member living in same household as debtor be taken by person who is owed debt Michigan?

No, the property of a family member living in the same household as the debtor cannot be taken by the person who is owed the debt in Michigan.

Michigan law protects certain property from creditors, including household goods, furniture, appliances, and clothing. This protection extends to property owned by family members of the debtor who live in the same household.

Additionally, Michigan has a homestead exemption that protects a certain amount of equity in a person's home from creditors. This exemption applies to both the debtor and their family members who live in the home.