News & Resources

Who’s the Plaintiff? The Plaintiff is the party who starts the suit by filing the Complaint. The Defendant is the opposing party. The divorce or family case is resolved by the Family Court Division in the Circuit Court...

Uncontested Divorce? Contested Divorce? What’s the Difference?! Many people have a misunderstanding of what it means to have a contested or uncontested divorce. Many think that an uncontested divorce is always cheaper,...

Before filing for divorce, a party must reside in the State of Michigan for at least 180 days preceding the filing of the complaint and must reside in the county where the complaint is filed for at least 10 days preceding the...

This is probably one of the biggest considerations for someone wanting to file a divorce, but because every divorce is different, the cost of the divorce will depend on your particular situation and circumstances. For...

There are minimum timelines that are required by law. In Michigan, a divorce can be granted in as little as 60 days if there are no children involved. If minor children are involved, there is a statutory six-month waiting...

Michigan is a No-Fault Divorce State Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, which means you do not have to prove fault to get a divorce. Michigan’s only requirement is that a party establishes that “there has been a...

PaperStreet Web Design launches HermizLaw.com, the official website of HermizLaw, a Michigan-based law firm. At the website, you’ll find detailed information about the firm’s attorneys, practice areas, and this...