Divorce Lawyers in Lansing, Michigan from the Sinas Dramis Law Firm

Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage.  More specifically, it involves a lawsuit that asks the court to terminate a marriage, decide child support and parental responsibilities, order the divide property and debts among both parties.  Our divorce lawyers in Lansing, Michigan realize that divorce is a difficult time.  We want to make the process as easy as possible for you and your family.  We will work with you to ensure that an appropriate financial outcome is reached. To speak with one of our divorce lawyers in the Lansing, Michigan area, contact Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. today.

Grounds for Divorce

Michigan has a single ground for divorce, which is as follows: "There has been a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved."  In court, some judges require a detailed showing of the marital breakdown (that the matrimonial objects have been destroyed and there is no chance for a reconciliation), while other judges require only one brief recitation of the facts or merely an assertion that your marriage is broken and irreconcilable.

Annulment

There are also annulment proceedings in Michigan, which invalidate a marriage. Marriages may be void from the inception, or are "voidable" depending on the circumstances. The grounds for annulment include incapacity to marry such as insanity, bigamy, under age, or any type of fraud that goes to the heart of the marriage.

Our divorce lawyers in Lansing, Michigan can help you through the entire annulment process.  We understand that this is a difficult time, and our goal is to make the process as easy for you and your family as possible.

The Divorce Procedure

From filing an initial complaint to resolving child custody, child support, property division, and alimony issues, the process of divorce is lengthy and time-consuming.  Your divorce lawyers will walk you through the process to ensure that the proper steps are taken at the proper times. There is a statutory 60 day waiting period after the filing of the complaint for divorce in cases that there are no minor children.  The waiting period is 6 months in those cases that involve minor children.

The divorce lawyers at Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. will work with you to ensure that your decisions are informed and well considered.  If there is a way to salvage the marriage, our attorneys will guide you through the necessary steps to take.  We are skilled at what we do and want the best outcome possible for your family.  Please contact our divorce lawyers in Michigan to discuss your case.

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Contact Our Divorce Lawyers in Michigan

If you need an experienced team of divorce lawyers and live in the Lansing, Michigan area, Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. can help.  Our dedicated team of attorneys can help you and your family through all aspects of the divorce process, including child custody, alimony, and property division.  Don't hesitate to contact our divorce lawyers today to learn how we can help you.