How to File for Divorce in Michigan

Edward A. Haman received his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and his law degree from the University of Toledo. He has practiced law in Florida, Michigan and Hawaii, and has served as a Michigan Circuit Court domestic relations hearing officer

Using Self-Help Law Books

vii

Introduction

xi

Marriage ``Ins and Outs''

1

(8)

Marriage

Divorce

Annulment

Legal Separation

Wanting a Divorce

Alternatives to Divorce

The Legal System

9

(10)

Theory verses Reality

Divorce Law and Procedure

Legal Research

Lawyers

19

(8)

Wanting a Lawyer

Selecting a Lawyer

Working with a Lawyer

Evaluating Your Situation

27

(20)

Your Spouse

Gathering Information

Property and Debts

Child Custody and Visitation

Child Support

Spousal Support (Alimony)

Which Procedure to Use

General Procedures

47

(14)

An Introduction to Legal Forms

Filing with the Court Clerk

Notifying Your Spouse

The Friend of the Court

Setting a Court Hearing

Courtroom Manners

Negotiating

Consent Divorce

61

(14)

In General

Complaint for Divorce

Verified Statement

Marital Settlement Agreement

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Affidavit

Answer and Waiver

Judgment of Divorce

Record of Divorce or Annulment

Income Withholding

Uncontested Divorce

75

(10)

Summons

Complaint for Divorce

Verified Statement

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Affidavit

Default, Application, Entry, Affidavit

Request for Certificate of Military Service Status

Obtaining Information

Withdrawing an Answer

If You Reach a Settlement

Notice of Hearing

Judgment of Divorce

Contested Divorce

85

(12)

Procedural Differences from Uncontested Cases

Forms

Obtaining Information

Property and Debts

Child Custody and Visitation

Child Support

Spousal Support (Alimony)

If You Reach a Settlement

The Court Hearing

97

(10)

Preparation

The Hearing

When You Can'T Find Your Spouse

107

(6)

The Diligent Search

Preparing and Filing Court Papers

Temporary Support, Custody, and Visitation

113

(34)

Temporary Orders, in General

Temporary Custody

Temporary Child Support

Temporary Parenting Time (Visitation)

Temporary Spousal Support (Alimony)

Ex Parte Orders

Entering Orders

Special Circumstances

147

(12)

When You Cannot Afford Court Costs

Protecting Yourself and Your Children

Protecting Your Property

Taxes

Pension Plans

Defending Yourself

Glossary

159

(4)

Appendix A: Michigan Statutes and Court Rules

163

(14)

Appendix B: Michigan Child Support Guidelines

177

(8)

Appendix C: Worksheets

185

(8)

Appendix D: Forms

193

(80)

Index

273

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