About the Michigan Divorce Process
A Trusted Michigan Divorce Firm for 10+ Years
Divorce is never an easy situation, but having a reliable advocate on your
side can go a long way in making the process smoother and end quicker.
Regardless of whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, it is in
your best interests to speak with an attorney early in the process to
get an evaluation of your situation from an experienced legal perspective.
At The Law Offices of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C., we offerfree initial consultations with our knowledgeable Grand Rapids divorce attorney. This is a chance
for you to tell us about your situation and learn more about the divorce
process. If you decide that you would like legal representation and become
a client, we can help you to plan out your next steps.
Call (616) 202-3988 or
contact us online to schedule your free consultation at The Law Offices of Wayne
F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. Speak with a divorce attorney in Grand Rapids today!
Navigating the Michigan Legal System
Every state has different rules and regulations for divorce. If this is
your first time getting divorced in the state of Michigan, having an attorney
help you understand the various legal procedures can be a major benefit.
The basics of divorce in Michigan:
- You must be a resident of Michigan for 180 days before filing for divorce
in the state. Only the person filing for divorce must meet this criteria.
- If you have no minor children, you must wait 60 days before finalizing
the divorce. If you do have children, the waiting period is usually 6
months unless there are special circumstances.
- Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you do not need grounds for
divorce other than stating that there has been a breakdown in the marriage.
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If there is a dispute in
how to divide property, spouses may begin making fault claims against each other in order to
obtain more. This is one reason you always want an attorney representing
you in these matters.
- If you took your spouse’s surname at the time of marriage, you can
have it changed back at the time of divorce or change it to something
completely different.
- Spouses cannot be legally remarried until a divorce is finalized.
As stated above, the waiting period to finalize divorce can take time.
Couples sometimes attempt to reconcile their differences during this time,
in which case we can also assist you with
legal
separation or
mediation counsel.
Call Today For Your Free Consultation
Even when a divorce is amicable at first, the situation can take many turns
as the situation progresses when it comes to making decisions about
child custody,
visitation,
child support, and
alimony If you do not have a Grand Rapids divorce attorney already you should
at least have one in mind in case you need professional legal assistance.
Call (616) 202-3988 today to schedule your free consultation. We go above
and beyond to protect our clients’ futures.
Contact The Law Firm of Wayne F. Crowe, Jr., P.C. to schedule a free consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in Grand Rapids!