Learn about divorce when you and your spouse do not have minor children.
This article explains the process for getting a divorce in Michigan if you and your spouse do not have any minor children.
This article provides a summary of how the Do-It-Yourself Divorce tool works, and lists information you need to complete it. You will save time if you know what to expect and have the information you need.
Has your spouse or the other party in your family court case been emotionally, verbally or physically abusive to you? Domestic violence is serious and can affect many issues in your case. This article explains how.
If you filed for divorce, you must have copies of your court papers served on (given to) your spouse.
This article distinguishes real property from personal property and explains how real property gets divided in divorce.
An important part of your divorce is dividing your property and debt between you and your spouse. This article gives an overview of that process.
While child support is calculated using a formula, spousal support (alimony) is decided on a case-by-case basis. The judge considers many factors to determine whether spousal support is appropriate.
Mediation is a settlement process that can help you resolve “contested” issues (things you and the other party don’t agree on) in your court case.
Are you interested in settling your legal dispute outside of the courtroom? This article will give you some information about the settlement process and simple tips for communicating and negotiating with the other party (or their lawyer).
One of the most important steps in the divorce process is completing your final documents and finalizing your divorce. This article gives an overview of that process.
Print this script to use when you testify at your final divorce hearing. Some judges ask you all of the necessary questions. Other judges require you to put on your own "proofs" (testimony). This script will help you do that.
If your ex-spouse doesn’t obey the property terms of your Judgment of Divorce (JOD), you can file a motion asking the judge to enforce the JOD. This article talks about JOD enforcement issues you might face. It also talks about how to ask for a change in spousal support.
Read this article if you or your ex-spouse got a house, land, or other real property in your divorce or separate maintenance. You may need a quitclaim deed to transfer the property. This is true if both of your names are on the current deed or if the current deed is not in the name of the person keeping the property. Where this article mentions divorce and a Judgment of Divorce, assume that the information also applies to separate maintenance and a Judgment of Separate Maintenance.
Sometimes people want to end their relationship with their spouse, but do not want a divorce. Read this article to learn more about separate maintenance and annulment.
If you have a same-sex spouse or partner and are facing divorce or separation, read this article to learn about protecting your rights.
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