Does it matter who files for divorce first in Michigan?
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Does it matter who files for divorce first in Michigan?
From a legal perspective, it generally does not matter who files for divorce first. Filing first creates an opportunity to present the court with various orders before your spouse is notified of the Michigan divorce proceedings. The orders are called Ex Parte, which means literally, “on one side only”.
Is Michigan a 50/50 divorce state?
No. Michigan divides marital property using the theory of “equitable distribution”. Community property states attempt to distribute property as close to a 50-50 split as possible. Equitable distribution states divide property based on a determination of what’s fair under the circumstances of each case.
Does Michigan require separation before divorce?
By Jennifer Kiesewetter, J.D. When ending a marriage, couples in Michigan can choose to separate or divorce. The State of Michigan, however, does not permit legal separations as other states do. Instead, while living apart, couples can ask the court for separate maintenance.
