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In order to file for a divorce in Michigan, you must first meet certain rules known as "jurisdictional requirements." Simply stated, you or your spouse must have lived in Michigan for at least the last 6 months. You must file for divorce in the Michigan county where you or your spouse has lived for the last 10 days. Most people file for a divorce where they live but you do not have to. You can also file for a divorce where your spouse lives.

You do not need to know where your spouse lives to get a divorce. A divorce notice can be put in a newspaper or elsewhere after you have filed.

After you file for divorce, your spouse has to answer the complaint. They also have to answer any motions that were filed with the complaint. The first court date will happen a few weeks later, and depending on whether or not there are children, Friend of the Court may also be involved. The length of the process can vary from a few months to over a year.

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that a couple can be divorced for any reason or no reason, other than the marriage relationship is broken beyond repair. Fault, however, may be taken into consideration when deciding custody or in dividing property, so it is important to consult with an divorce lawyer about your case.

248 Lawyers P.C. offices are located in Madison Heights and Port Huron. We serve clients in Oakland County, Saint Clair County, Livingston County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Sanilac County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Lapeer County, and the entire State of Michigan.