Michigan Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in Michigan
To Download our Michigan Divorce Forms start by clicking the image of Michigan to your right. There you will be able to download all of the forms and step by step guides needed to easily file for a divorce in Michigan. All of our Divorce documents and forms are Michigan family law court approved, guaranteed!
Michigan Divorce terms and procedures are unique, as are all state by state divorce procedures, so please be sure to review them prior to ordering your Divorce Forms
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Michigan Residency Requirements For Divorce
One spouse must have been a resident of Michigan for 180 days and a resident of the county where he or she files for ten days.
Grounds for Divorce In Michigan
The only grounds for divorce in Michigan is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
Michigan Child Custody
The Michigan courts recognize joint custody as one possible child custody arrangement. Joint custody permits both parents to participate in the decision making process where their child's development and well being are concerned. Joint custody does not usually mean that the child will spend equal time with both parents.
In making any custody decision whether by the parents or by a judge in a contested situation, the following are some of the factors to be considered:
- wishes of the child's parent to give love, affection and guidance;
- wishes of the child;
- bond between child and parent;
- moral fitness of the parties involved;
- child's adjustment to home, school, and community;
- mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
Child Support
Child Support is based on the child's needs and the parents ability to support him or her. Michigan has adopted child support guidelines which apply to most cases, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child Support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Mediation
On written stipulation of the parties, on written motion of a party, or on the judges own initiative, the judge may refer the contested issues to mediation. Prior to the initiation of divorce proceedings, the parties may choose to submit any or all of their disputed issues to mediation so that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
If you meet the Michigan State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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