Attorney’s fees range depending on the complexity of your divorce case. Court filing fees range from $150.00-$230.00, depending on whether children are involved.
The time it takes to finalize a divorce in Michigan depends on a number of factors, one being whether there are children involved. Generally a divorce that doesn’t involve children may be granted after 60 days. If children are involved, then the parties must wait six months. However, a waiver may be granted depending upon the circumstances. Bottom line, the court is the ultimate authority that determines the finality of the proceeding.
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Many courts in Michigan now refer a divorce case involving children, upon filing, to a division of the court called the “Friend of the Court.” A conference is held where both parties submit information to the person presiding over the conference in an attempt to work out a deal acceptable to the parties regarding matters involving the children, such as custody, support, and other related issues while the divorce proceeding is on-going.
In Michigan, the courts use a standard child support formula in determining how much in child support will be paid to a spouse. Factors taken into consideration include parenting time, incomes of both spouses, and other costs incurred in caring for the child.
There are two types of custody in Michigan: legal custody and physical custody, both of which are always addressed by the court in in a divorce proceeding. Legal custody authorizes a parent or parents the right to make major decisions regarding the child’s life. Physical custody involves the question of with whom the child or children will reside.
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