Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Residency by Plaintiff

I understand that one must establish 180 day residency, however, if the Defendant has established residency, but the Plaintiff has NOT, may the Plaintiff file for divorce based on the Defendant's residency?


Asked on 8/31/06, 3:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Loeb Law Offices of Thomas M. Loeb

Re: Residency by Plaintiff

yes. The statute governing divorce actions allows for filing in a county where either the plaintiff or the defendant has been residing in for at least 10 days.

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Answered on 8/31/06, 4:11 pm


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