Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

I�ve filed the initial docs for an uncontested divorce. I was allowed to serve my wife papers. She signed the acknowledgement of service and does not need to file an answer. I am not required to complete Proof of Service. The court clerk told me in 21 days I need to file two docs, but told me she couldn't tell me which ones. I assume that's b/c this would constitute the court legally advising my wife to default, which they can�t do. I have been advised that the two docs are the Default and an Affidavit in support of the Default. MI form MC-07A appears to be both of them in one. Is there yet another document? Am I overlooking something?


Asked on 5/07/14, 9:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jared Austin Austin Legal Services, PLC

There has to be a proof of service that you served your wife with these documents as well as a notice for default hearing and proof of service that you served your wife with notice of this hearing as well. You may try contacting legal aid for help or a family law attorney would probably be willing to assist you for a nominal fee. It is important this is done correctly or else the divorce may not go through.

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Answered on 5/07/14, 10:43 am


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