Michigan Legal Separation Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Michigan?
  A Michigan Court may order one party to pay alimony for the suitable maintenance of the other party. Alimony may be terminated upon the remarriage of the party receiving alimony unless an … more
• What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Michigan?
  A divorce case begins when a plaintiff files a complaint with the proper court. The complaint identifies the parties involved in the case and describes the nature of the grievance and the remedy … more
• What are Grounds for Divorce in Michigan?
  In Michigan, a divorce may be granted if there was a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable … more
• What are the Laws in Michigan about How Marital Property Will Be Distributed After Divorce?
  A Michigan Court will divide the marital property in a manner that is just and reasonable. (Michigan Revised Statutes, Section 552.19)
• What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Michigan?
  In Michigan, a petition for divorce should be filed in Circuit Court. (Michigan Revised Statutes, Section 552.6) Either the plaintiff or the defendant must have resided in Michigan for at … more