I just got motion granted to reopen divorce. What do I need to do now?
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I just got motion granted to reopen divorce. What do I need to do now?
I am a Michigan resident trying to file a divorce from my estranged husband. It is embarrassing to be legally married, while he has left me and our 4 children to be with his 21 year old mistress who just had his child. I can’t afford a lawyer. I have been trying to do this myself for almost a year. I filed, I served him, I attended the mandatory divorce meeting for our county. Later I received a dismissal for
Asked on August 30, 2018 under Family Law, Michigan
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Ok take a dep breath. This process can be overwhelming even under the best circumstances. You need to get legal help. You sound as if you will qualify for free or low cost help. The dismissal was likely just procedural, not on the merits. Did the motion "reinstate" the divorce proceedings? If it did then likely you can proceed on the original complaint. Here is a link to try and help. Good luck.
https://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/family/introduction-divorce-minor-children
https://www.michbar.org/public_resources/legalaid
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