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Michigan divorce - Child custody.
Sole or joint custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child and on the following factors:
(1) moral character and prudence of the parents; (2) physical, emotional, mental, religious, and social needs of the child; (3) capab ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Child support.
Either parent may be ordered to provide a just and proper amount of child support. There is a Child Support Formula to be used as a guideline and it is presumed to be correct unless shown to be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances in a par ... More details |
Michigan divorce - General Divorce Procedure.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court in any Michigan County will supply each spouse with a book that provides additional forms. In addition, Michigan Friend of the court bureau supplies each of the spouses with a pamphlet discussing the court procedures, t ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Grounds for Michigan Divorce.
The only ground for divorce in the state of Michigan is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Legal Separation.
Likewise, the ground for a legal separation in Michigan is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Mediation or Counseling.
Voluntary mediation services are available. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Property Distribution.
Michigan is an "equitable distribution" state. The court may divide the all of the spouse's property, including any gifts or inheritances, in a just and reasonable manner, if it appears that the spouse contributed to the acquisition, improv ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Residency Requirements.
One spouse must have been a resident of Michigan for 180 days and a resident of the county where he or she files for 10 days, in order to file for dissolution of marriage in the state of Michigan. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Rights to Maiden Name.
The wife can restore her former name upon request. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Spouse’s name.
At the wife's request, the court may restore the birth or former name, if there is no fraudulent intent. [Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated; Section 552.391]. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Title of Divorce action.
Complaint for Divorce. ... More details |
Michigan divorce - Where to file for divorce.
The complaint is filed in the county where either spouse resides. ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Alimony maintenance spousal support.
Either spouse may be awarded maintenance, without regard to marital fault, if the spouse seeking maintenance:
(1) lacks sufficient property to provide for reasonable needs considering the standard of living attained during the marriage; ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Child custody.
Joint or sole custody may be awarded. Sole custody will be awarded based on the best interests of the child and the following:
(1) the child's cultural background; (2) physical and mental health of all parties; (3) capability and desire ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Child support.
In determining child support, the following factors are considered:
(1) the financial resources of the child; (2) the financial resources, earnings, income, and assets of the parents; (3) the standard of living the child would have enjoy ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - General Divorce Procedure.
The spouses may bring the petition for dissolution of marriage jointly as Co-Petitioners, thus eliminating the need for service of process or the use of summons.
The petition is filed in the county where either spouse resides. ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Grounds for Minnesota Divorce.
Minnesota recognizes fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce.
No-fault: ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Legal Separation.
Legal separation will be granted if the court finds that the spouses need a legal separation. One spouse must have been a resident of Minnesota for at least 6 months before the petition for legal separation is filed. ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Mediation or Counseling.
If there is a child custody dispute, the court may order mediation, unless there is a history of physical or sexual abuse of the child. ... More details |
Minnesota divorce - Property Distribution.
Minnesota is an "equitable distribution" state. Each spouse retains his or her non-marital (separate) property, consisting of:
(1) property acquired prior to the marriage; (2) any gifts or inheritances; (3) property exchanged f ... More details |
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