Ex Parte Divorce
Ex Parte – a judicial proceeding brought by one party without notice to the opposing party. Michigan law allows a party to a divorce (generally the plaintiff) to obtain ex…
Established Custodial Environment
ESTABLISHED CUSTODIAL ENVIRONMENT may not be disrupted absent clear and convincing evidence that it is in the child’s best interests. A custodial environment is established if “over an appreciable time…
Early Intervention Conference
Early Intervention Conference – After a Complaint for Divorce is filed in Oakland County, the parties and their counsel are required to appear at an Early Intervention Conference (EIC). EICs…
Domicile
DOMICILE – the place where a person has a permanent home, to where, whenever absent the individual has the intention of returning.
Divorce
DIVORCE – a legal proceeding to end a valid marriage. The only ground for divorce in Michigan is the no-fault ground, i.e., “there has been a breakdown of the marriage…