Divorce Attorneys in Wayne County Michigan

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Divorce Attorneys in Wayne County, Michigan
Complaint for Divorce

In Michigan, a divorce is started by filing a complaint for divorce. This document has several important components.

It informs the court why it has jurisdiction over you and you spouse.
It sets out when, where, and by whom you were married.
It declares there to be an irreconcilable breakdown of the marriage.
It lists the number of children born during the marriage, and their age.
It indicates what you believe to be the appropriate custodial arrangement.
It sets forth your position on both child support and spousal support.
It has a general request for property and asset division, and states whether there are separate assets that need to be considered.
Where necessary, its sets forth the reasons why you should be given ExParte relief, and the type of ExParte relief you are seeking.
It addresses requests for attorney fees.
If you have been physically injured prior to the divorce, it can also ask for financial compensation for pain and suffering.

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