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File for Divorce in Michigan has been made even easier to use with this streamlined version for couples with no child-related issues to be concerned with. Still written in straightforward language with everything you need to successfully handle your own divorce in Michigan, File for Divorce in Michigan without Children is the better alternative for those without children seeking divorce.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books -

Introduction -

Chapter 1: Marriage Ins and Outs -
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Annulment
- Legal Separation
- Wanting a Divorce
- Alternatives to Divorce

Chapter 2: The Legal System -
- Theory versus Reality
- Divorce Law and Procedure
- Legal Research

Chapter 3: Lawyers -
- Wanting a Lawyer
- Selecting a Lawyer
- Evaluating a Lawyer
- Working with a Lawyer

Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation -
- Your Spouse
- Gathering Information
- Property and Debts
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Which Procedure to Use

Chapter 5: General Procedures -
- An Introduction to Legal Forms
- Filing with the Court Clerk
- Notifying Your Spouse
- The Friend of the Court
- Setting a Court Hearing
- Courtroom Manners
- Negotiating

Chapter 6: Consent Divorce -
- Complaint for Divorce
- Verified Statement
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act Affidavit
- Answer and Waiver
- Judgment of Divorce
- Record of Divorce or Annulment
- Income Withholding

Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce -
- Summons
- Complaint for Divorce
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act Affidavit
- Verified Statement
- Default, Application, Entry, Affidavit
- Request for Certificate of Military Service Status
- Obtaining Information
- Withdrawing an Answer
- If You Reach a Settlement
- Notice of Hearing
- Judgment of Divorce

Chapter 8: Contested Divorce -
- Forms
- Obtaining Information
- Property and Debts
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- If You Reach a Settlement

Chapter 9: The Court Hearing -
- Preparation
- The Hearing

Chapter 10: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse -
- The Diligent Search
- Preparing and Filing Court Papers

Chapter 11: Temporary Support, Custody, and Visitation Orders -
- Types of Forms
- Temporary Custody
- Temporary Child Support
- Temporary Parenting Time (Visitation)
- Temporary Spousal Support (Alimony)
- Ex Parte Orders
- Entering Orders

Chapter 12: Special Circumstances -
- When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
- Protecting Yourself and Your Children
- Protecting Your Property
- Taxes
- Pension Plans
- Defending Yourself

Glossary -

Appendix A: Michigan Statutes and Court Rules -

Appendix B: Michigan Child Support Guidelines -

Appendix C: Worksheets -

Appendix D: Forms -

Index -

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