How do I respond to a divorce summons in Michigan?
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How do I respond to a divorce summons in Michigan?
To participate in the case, you must file an answer to the divorce complaint by the deadline on the summons. This is 21 days from the date of service if you were served personally (handed the papers) or 28 days from the date of service if you were served by mail or while you were outside of Michigan.
What happens after a response is filed in a divorce?
Brette’s Answer: Then your divorce is contested and it will proceed through the court process. It will likely be scheduled for a pre-trial hearing where the court will try to help you reach a settlement. If you do not have an attorney, you should get one.
How do you respond to a summons without a lawyer?
Contact the clerk’s office of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You’ll find a phone number and address for the clerk’s office on your summons. The clerk will be able to tell you exactly what documents you should file with your answer and whether any filing fee is required.
Can we use 1 lawyer for divorce?
This conflict of interests means, if there is any possibility the lawyer’s responsibility to a client would be limited by taking on another client, the attorney can only represent one. In a divorce where the parties do not agree from the beginning, each hires his or her lawyer.
