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Divorce is never an easy situation, but having a reliable advocate on your side can go a long way in making the process smoother and end quicker. Regardless of whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, it is in your best interest to speak with a divorce attorney early in the process to get an evaluation of your situation from an experienced legal perspective.

At The Wealthy Street Law Firm, we offer free initial consultations with our knowledgeable Grand Rapids divorce lawyer. This is a chance for you to tell us about your situation and learn more about the divorce process. If you decide that you would like legal representation and become a client, we can help you to plan out your next steps.

Call (616) 202-3988 to speak with a Grand Rapids divorce attorney and schedule a free consultation.

Filing for Divorce in Michigan

Every state has different rules and regulations for divorce. Having an experienced Grand Rapids divorce lawyer by your side can be a major benefit in that they can help you understand the various legal procedures and get through them efficiently.

The basics of divorce in Michigan:

  • You must be a resident of Michigan for 180 days before filing for divorce in the state. Only the person filing for divorce must meet this criteria.
  • If you have no minor children, you must wait 60 days before finalizing the divorce. If you do have children, the waiting period is usually 6 months unless there are special circumstances.
  • Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you do not need grounds for divorce other than stating that there has been a breakdown in the marriage.
  • If there is a dispute in how to divide property, spouses may begin making fault claims against each other in order to obtain more. This is one reason you always want an attorney representing you in these matters.
  • If you took your spouse’s surname at the time of marriage, you can have it changed back at the time of divorce or change it to something completely different.
  • Spouses cannot be legally remarried until a divorce is finalized.

As stated above, the waiting period to finalize divorce can take time. Couples sometimes opt for reconciling their differences through legal separation or mediation counsel instead. In this case, our divorce attorney in Grand Rapids can still assist you!

Seeking an Annulment in Michigan

An annulment is a unique type of matrimonial action which is different from divorce. While a divorce recognizes that a marriage took place and terminates it, an annulment essentially acts as if the divorce never happened. There are very specific conditions that must apply to your situation to qualify for an annulment, which we can go over with you to see if this is the right action for you.

You may qualify for an annulment if:

  • You or your spouse was under the age of 18 when you got married
  • Mental illness or incapacitation prevented either spouse from consenting to the marriage
  • There is proof of fraud, false pretenses, or force which led to the marriage
  • One spouse has been incapable of consummating the marriage

If you need the help of a divorce attorney in Grand Rapids, contact our firm today at (616) 202-3988.

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Even when a divorce is amicable at first, the situation can take many turns as the situation progresses when it comes to making decisions about child custody, visitation, child support, and alimony If you do not have a Grand Rapids divorce attorney to represent you, at least have one in mind in case you need professional legal assistance. Call The Wealthy Street Law Firm to set up a free case review. We go above and beyond to protect our clients’ futures.

Contact The Wealthy Street Law Firm today to speak with a divorce lawyer in Grand Rapids.

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