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Pleading Format In Wayne
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Multi-State
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Wayne
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US-0018LTR
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The family division of circuit court handles all divorce cases in Michigan. If you want to file for a divorce, 1 of the parties must have lived in Michigan for at least 180 days, and in the county where the case will be filed for at least 10 days before filing.
Your motion must first be filed with the Wayne County Clerk before the Friend of the Court will schedule a hearing. The original, plus four copies of the motion and any additional sheets you have attached. A copy of the current court order you wish to change; if applicable.
Items may be filed via email (probateservice@wcpc), FAX (313-967-4030), or mail. All pleadings and filings are to be filed at the Probate Counter, except for those which are specifically processed by Judges' Office staff.
You must file your divorce in circuit court in the county where either you or your spouse has lived for at least ten days before filing. Most people file in the county where they live, but you do not have to. You can file where your spouse lives.
All in person filers must go to the Wayne County Clerk, in Room 201 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, located at Two Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 48226. It is important that all documents are complete at the time of submission.
Electronic Filing Step 1: SCAN each pleading, with annexes, or convert them to Portable Document Format (PDF). Step 2: SAVE as separate files following these filename formats: – Pleading-Docket No.. pdf. – Annex A-Pleading-Docket No.. Step 3: SEND via email: – Subject: Docket No., Case Title-Pleading Title
Draft your pleading on legal paper and include your identifying information and a caption that states the involved parties and case number. Draft the body with numbered paragraphs, double spacing, clear headings, and page numbers. Include a certificate of service in your submission.
Summary and Explanation Caption Requirement. Names of Parties. Paragraphs; Separate Statements. Adoption by Reference; Exhibits. Format Requirements.
Steps Check if the court has blank motion forms. Some courts have "check the boxes" or "fill in the blank" motion forms. Create your caption. Title your motion. Draft the introductory paragraph to the body of the motion. Request relief. Lay out the applicable facts. Make your legal argument. Insert a signature block.
“Pleading paper” is the format required for filing documents in court when there is no pre-printed form available. This pleading paper is blank and can be used anywhere 28-line paper is accepted. Check your court's local rules for other format requirements such as fonts, font size, and line spacing.
