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Phelps Legal Group PLC

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  • Serving Acme, MI and Grand Traverse County, Michigan

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Brott, Settles & Brott, P.C.

  • 5168 U.S. 31 N., Acme, MI 49610, U.S.A.

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What do you think is the best way to terminate our marriage?

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Answered by attorney J Matthew Catchick (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Catchick Law, P.C.
In order to get an Annulment in Michigan, you must meet one of several statutory grounds. The mere fact that the two of you never slept together, standing alone, would be insufficient. However, "fraud" is a legitimate basis to request an Annulment, so you may be able to succeed on that basis if you can convince a Court that your ex "duped" you into marrying him, just so he could get his citizenship.
In order to get an Annulment in Michigan, you must meet one of several statutory grounds. The mere fact that the two of you never slept together, standing alone, would be insufficient. However, "fraud" is a legitimate basis to request an Annulment, so you may be able to succeed on that basis if you can convince a Court that your ex "duped" you into marrying him, just so he could get his citizenship.
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How long does it take for the Dissolution once the Default Judgement is filed - assuming all paperwork was done & correct?

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Answered by attorney Kate M Forrest (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at The Law Office of Kate M. Forrest, PLLC
I assume you mean that you got an order of default against your spouse-there is a difference between that, which is required in order to get a decree of dissolution by default, and the default judgment in the case. An order of default against a person is an acknowledgement that they have failed to adequately respond and have thereby forfeited their right to participate in the remainder of the proceedings. A default judgment is a final outcome of a case that results in one party's requests being granted because the other party has already been found to be in default. As for the timing, the minimum waiting period for a dissolution in Washington is 90 days after the petition was filed or served, whichever occurred later. So if he was personally served and didn't respond after the 20 days, you still need to wait the remaining 70 days. Occasionally a court will grant a motion to shorten time, but there has to be a compelling reason. Be aware that you may find the ex parte commissioner reluctant to sign the final decree without child support being addressed. Usually the worksheets have to be filed even if there won't end up being any transfer payment. I would recommend consulting with an attorney in your area to find out more about the local practice and make sure you have everything in order before you go to court asking for the final decree.
I assume you mean that you got an order of default against your spouse-there is a difference between that, which is required in order to get a decree of dissolution by default, and the default judgment in the case. An order of default against a person is an acknowledgement that they have failed to adequately respond and have thereby forfeited their right to participate in the remainder of the proceedings. A default judgment is a final outcome of a case that results in one party's requests being granted because the other party has already been found to be in default. As for the timing, the minimum waiting period for a dissolution in Washington is 90 days after the petition was filed or served, whichever occurred later. So if he was personally served and didn't respond after the 20 days, you still need to wait the remaining 70 days. Occasionally a court will grant a motion to shorten time, but there has to be a compelling reason. Be aware that you may find the ex parte commissioner reluctant to sign the final decree without child support being addressed. Usually the worksheets have to be filed even if there won't end up being any transfer payment. I would recommend consulting with an attorney in your area to find out more about the local practice and make sure you have everything in order before you go to court asking for the final decree.
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What can I do if mywife won't respond to offer I made after mediation?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
You can take half of her retirement for one thing. Under Idaho law, she is entitled to one-half of your retirement for the period of marriage. If you had the retirement for 5 years before you got married and you were married for 15 years, she would be entitled to one-half of 15/20's of the retirement.
You can take half of her retirement for one thing. Under Idaho law, she is entitled to one-half of your retirement for the period of marriage. If you had the retirement for 5 years before you got married and you were married for 15 years, she would be entitled to one-half of 15/20's of the retirement.
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