Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

final divorce judgment

what happens if the plantiff doesn't show up for the court date or decides not to sign the final judgement for divorce? will the divorce still be granted with only the defendant signing?


Asked on 6/11/09, 11:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesley Hoenig Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law

Re: final divorce judgment

Typically, the plaintiff needs to show up, unless the defendant has filed a counter complaint (also asking for divorce) that the Defendant could proceed on. If you have an attorney for this, I'd highly recommend speaking to your attorney about this concern to make sure you are prepared for this possibility.

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Answered on 6/11/09, 2:02 pm


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