We filed for hearing, and also attempted service came back undelivered from what was last known address. After much searching and contacting, still unfound. Given this, I know we can file a motion for alternative service - since there seems to be no further route - without his location. Despite the... View More 
We have no asset, no children just want to file and be done.
I located my spouse, and they are willing to sign the paperwork. The judge requested that they be served and placed an ad in the local paper. Can I serve him again since he is willing to sign without the add?
The agreement was turned into the court. I called the court and asked the court if we can stop the judge from signing it as both of us want to reconcile our marriage. I did it without letting my lawyer know. I know not a smart decision, now my lawyer is calling me about it. I'm freaking out.... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
Not wise, for sure, to call the court without your lawyer. Your lawyer ostensibly wants what you want; did you think he or she would be mad that you want to reconcile? It makes absolutely no difference to him or her.
If the judgment has not been signed, your lawyer - working with the other... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2024
See if your county or courthouse has a legal assistance center that can advise you on this. In many places, a packet of papers are available complete with instructions.
Am I screwed?
On June 11 last year while I was at church my wife abandoned our marital home and took the kids with her, the very next day she filed a ppo with a petition full of lies and false allegations about me physically and verbally abusing her (with no evidence of course) we had a... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
You sound like you are aware this will be an uphill battle. Are you screwed? No! Of big concern is why you haven't seen the kids in 8 months; is that because you never raised this issue with the court or your soon-to-be ex is just not complying with the order? I think with that amount of time... View More
My husband is saying he is keeping the kids and getting full custody of our kids because I don't work and don't have a drivers license. I do everything for our kids, and all the housework. He also says he isn't paying child support because he already pays child support for his other... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
That's not how child custody works. If it were, a lot of people would not have custody. The court determines custody based on the best interest of the child factors.
Me and my girlfriend at the time were both at the end of getting divorced? Before the divorce was finalized my girlfriend ending up getting pregnant and delivering our daughter. Since she was still married to another man legally his name was put on the birth certificate. He lives in Texas and... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
You will likely need to file a motion in the family court with jurisdiction here in Michigan. Preferably, you can have the non-biological father stipulate to the set of facts.
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
In the context of a legal case, "re" on case papers with a docket number typically stands for "regarding" or "in the matter of." It's used to indicate the subject or nature of the case. So, when you see "re" followed by a case number, it signifies that... View More
She resides in Florida and I in Michigan.
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
You may not necessarily need an immigration lawyer to proceed with a divorce, as immigration status generally does not affect the divorce process itself. Divorce proceedings are typically handled under state law, and since you reside in Michigan, you would typically follow Michigan's divorce... View More
Lawyer filed a clarification and prayer for relief. I need to submit my evidence. Can I do that? Is there a time limit? My final hearing is 1/8/23.
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
If you believe your lawyer failed to properly represent you by not submitting crucial evidence, this is a serious concern, particularly in a divorce case where such evidence can be critical. It's important to understand your options for addressing this issue.
The possibility of... View More
Payment, she has been making the payment for the last 2 years but now she refuses to continue paying. There is a balance of $15,000 left, can I sue her in court to force her make the payment or refinance the loan in her name
answered on Dec 27, 2023
Are you contemplating a divorce? You signed an agreement with the bank or wherever else you obtained the loan, promising to make good on it; the bank will continue to look to you for payment, and you will remain legally on the hook for it. It doesn't matter what sort of other agreement you... View More
4 minor kids involved. Her lawyer says my name would have to stay on the mortgage for at least one year even tho I’m leaving and she keeps house. This doesn’t sound correct at all
answered on Dec 27, 2023
Hard to say without a lot more information. Do you have a lawyer? You should ask him or her; there are very few "yes/no", "right/wrong" answers in family law.
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In Michigan, the responsibility for credit card debt incurred by your wife after filing for divorce may depend on various factors, including whether the debt was accrued for marital purposes or personal expenses. Generally, debts incurred for marital purposes are considered marital debts, and both... View More
In the past month there’s been atleast 6 incidents of him doing this to our child. All because of daily reports from school. He only has our child for a few hrs on Wednesdays and every other weekend. So sometimes it’s from something that happened a week prior.
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
If your soon-to-be ex-husband has been washing your 7-year-old's mouth out with dish soap on multiple occasions, it's a serious concern that may warrant immediate action. Document each incident, including the date, time, and circumstances surrounding the washing, and gather any evidence... View More
Sometimes I fear he sells it without me knowing before he plans to leave me, leaving me with nothing….this is anxiety but better safe than sorry
answered on Nov 30, 2023
If you have no interest in the property your 'consent' is not needed to remortgage, sell or otherwise dispose of it. In the recent past when Michigan provided Dower rights to wives, that would not have been the case, but that archaic law has been repealed so, now, you're just a... View More
Per our divorce degree I agreed to pay the house till my last child was 18. At which point I plan on retiring. What can I do to make sure I don’t have to pay any more.
answered on Nov 23, 2023
The divorce decree is a court order that is binding on both parties. However, the mortgage will need to be paid by someone if it has not matured by the time your last child turns 18. So if the provisions of the divorce decree fail to address this issue, or does not provide that your ex- spouse is... View More
House for me and my son without my soon to be ex-husband having any legal rights to it
My ex is in for life prison.i am very afraid still and need to break all ties to him.the judge has given me until Nov 4th to serve the paper to him.
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Sounds like you've already filed for the divorce. What you need now to do is serve the paperwork. For someone in prison, that is typically done through the warden of the prison he is housed in. You certainly could look into qualifying for a legal aid attorney, but that person would have to do... View More
Married in august 2019, brought home September 2019, he filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy in March 2023, he filed for divorce in July 2023
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
In Michigan, marital property is divided equally between the spouses in the event of a divorce. However, this rule can be modified by the court based on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse, and the needs of the children. In the case you... View More
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