I married my ex-husband March 1988. Am I eligible for his pension? WE both live in Michigan

Hi, If your divorce judgment says nothing about your having a share of his pension then you would not be entitled to any part of it. Normally you...

My father in laws Divorce Record of 1938 shows he was granted the divorce. Does that mean he filed for divorce or his wife?

Normally the person filing for the divorce is the one who is granted the divorce but not always. This is especially if the other spouse filed a...

I just got my final divorce on 4/4/14. Uncontested. Where can i obtain the form to file with the courty. wayne county, MI

Hi, Many judges will let you do a simple order allowing you to change your name as part of the divorce. Prepare a simple order stating that you...

Am I divorced if I did not sign the judgment of divorce?

Hi, Even if you did not sign the divorce judgment if it is signed by the judge then you are legally divorced. If your copy says that it was...

Hi, The number of adjournments depends upon the judge and the reasons for the adjournment. In Michigan no divorce should go longer than a year so...

My ex-wife whom I have lived with since our divorce is evicting me, can she serve me the eviction papers herself?

Hi, I urge you to talk to an attorney about the entire situation. You might be able to stall it through the courts but ultimately you will have...

Am I entitled to my file after I dismiss my divorce attorney, without paying for it again?

Hi, You are entitled to your file. It is actually yours. The attorney's notes are considered work product and unless the attorney gives them to...

How do I re open my divorce case?

Hi, There are 3 forms that you need to file. The first is the motion seeking to reopen the case based upon the fact that you missed the deadline...

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What happens when my ex never answers the divorce papers but shows up to contest it?

Hi, If he shows up then that could result in there being a hearing. Remember that child support can always be modified even after the divorce is...

Tax exemptions modified, I opposed the change, the judge ordered them to be split anyway, Can he? After a JOD

Hi, The judge does have that power to modify the exemptions. You do have to comply. If you don't it could trigger an audit. If you have any...