Grounds for Divorce in Michigan
As a no-fault state, it is not necessary in Michigan to allege a specific fault to file for divorce. There is only one ground for seeking a divorce: that the aims of marriage have failed, and the marriage is irreparable.
This one ground is essentially the reason all divorces in Michigan are granted. It is straightforward, relatively simple, and easy to plead in a Complaint. However, the seemingly solid ground created by those words gives no indication of the unsteady ground that lies behind every divorce process—in Michigan or elsewhere. In fact, that one ground is about the only sure thing about divorce.
Unless you have experienced divorce before, it is difficult to understand the strange process lying at the heart of every legal action for divorce: dissolution. Experienced divorce attorneys in Macomb County or anywhere else understand the road ahead and how to avoid pitfalls hidden there.
Following are some important points to consider about divorce in Michigan:
Attitude is everything. Uncontested divorce is easier on all parties, less expensive, and more likely to yield positive, long-term agreements. Amicable agreements can be worked out privately with your spouse, with attorneys, with a mediator, or within the collaborative divorce process.
Litigation is expensive. Emotionally and financially costly, a contested, litigated divorce or custody matter can cut a swath of destruction between couples, their children, and extended families that lasts a lifetime. Unfortunately, for some couples, litigation is the only realistic option.
Equitable not equal. Michigan is an equitable distribution state where courts try to distribute assets fairly—not necessary equally.
If you have not been through divorce before—remember, an experienced divorce lawyer has. Good advice and strong legal representation can help you through the divorce process and help you move on with your life.
Contact us for help with family law
Whether you are considering divorce or ready to file in eastern Michigan, contact divorce attorneys in Macomb County for effective, skilled, and affordable legal representation.
The Law Offices of Joseph P. Ciaramitaro, P.C.
42850 Garfield
Suite 104
Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
586.630.5761
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