A contested divorce means that the parties disagree on one or more issues required to be resolved before a divorce can be finalized. Such...

When dividing property in a divorce, property is either classified as marital or separate property. Marital property is considered any...

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. No-fault means that a party does not need to prove fault in order for a divorce to be granted. Some...

Discovery involves the disclosure of information and documentation as it relates to a party’s assets and debts. There are various forms...

When you file for divorce, you must indicate whether you are petitioning the Court for a divorce with or without minor children. If you...

What Do the Terms “Plaintiff” and “Defendant” Mean in a Divorce Case? What are the Roles of the “Plaintiff” Versus the “Defendant”? When...

Before filing for divorce in Michigan, you must meet both of the below statutory residency requirements: County Requirement: You (or your...

Once the divorce proceedings are initiated by the Plaintiff (by filing the Complaint for Divorce), a Judge is randomly assigned to your...

The short and simple answer: It depends! I realize this is a vague and less than straight forward answer, but the truth of the matter is...

Once the divorce proceedings are initiated by the Plaintiff (by filing the Complaint for Divorce), a Judge is randomly assigned to your...

Child support is calculated pursuant to the Michigan Child Support Formula. The Michigan Child Support Formula considers several factors...

Majority of divorce cases in Michigan are resolved by way of mediation. Mediation is the process whereby a neutral third party attempts...

You do not need to retain counsel to represent you in your divorce, but you certainly have the option to if you so choose. There are...