If you are married with no children, the soonest you can get divorced is 60 days after the filing of your complaint for divorce. If you have children under the age of 18 the waiting period is 6 months after the filing of your complaint for divorce except that the...
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Disclosure of Assets
The law in Michigan requires divorcing spouses to disclose real and personal property including any money the party may possess. There are different ways in which you might be required to disclose your assets and your liabilities. You may have to fill out a simple...
Alimony-Spousal Support Michigan
In Michigan the Courts do not have hard and fast rules when deciding whether to award spousal support (what most people call alimony). However, there are twelve factors a Judge takes in to consideration when deciding whether alimony should be awarded: (1) the past...
What Do Lawyers Mean When They Say “Un-Contested Divorce”?
You have probably heard that Michigan is a “no fault” State when it comes to Divorce. In general, it means that married couples are free to get a divorce without it being anyone’s fault. It is a good thing because you are not forced to be married to someone you do not...
CPS Is Knocking At My Door: Notice Of Allegations
Children’s Protective Services is a state-run program and part of Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). CPS (short form) is tasked with the difficult job of making sure that children are kept safe and free from harm, while they also have a...