Michigan Answer
About this form
The Answer form is a legal document used by the Defendant in a divorce case to acknowledge receipt of the Complaint for Divorce. This form serves to enter an appearance in court, agree to the allegations in the Complaint, and request that the court grant a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. It is important to note that this form must be signed and dated after the Complaint has been filed, distinguishing it from other divorce-related documents.
What’s included in this form
- Acknowledgment of receipt of the Complaint for Divorce.
- Entry of appearance in the court proceedings.
- Consent to the allegations presented in the Complaint.
- Request for the court to grant a Judgment of Divorce.
- Declaration of truthfulness regarding the statements made in the form.
Common use cases
This form should be used when a Defendant in a divorce case wishes to formally acknowledge the Complaint for Divorce filed by the Plaintiff. It is applicable when both parties have reached a Property Settlement agreement and the Defendant wishes to expedite the divorce process without contesting the allegations in court.
Who should use this form
- Defendants in divorce proceedings who have received a Complaint for Divorce.
- Individuals who agree with the allegations presented in the Complaint.
- Parties that have entered into a Property Settlement agreement with their spouse.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the parties involved in the divorce.
- Read the Complaint for Divorce carefully to understand the allegations.
- Complete all necessary sections of the Answer form, including entry of appearance.
- Sign and date the form after the Complaint has been filed.
- Submit the form to the court as required by local procedures.
Does this document require notarization?
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to sign and date the form after the Complaint is filed.
- Not fully understanding the allegations in the Complaint before agreeing.
- Submitting the form before completing all required information.
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Current filing fees are: In district court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $223.00, but that might vary depending on the type of case. To verify your filing fee, click to visit Filing Fees and Waivers. In justice court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $71.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING AND SERVING AN ANSWER TO A COMPLAINT (FORM MC 03) How do I file an Answer? Fill out the Answer form. Make four copies of the completed answer forms. File the Answer with the court. Serve the Answer. NOTE: You must bring all documents to the hearing to support what you checked on the answer form.
Although it might be tempting to ignore a summons and complaint, ignoring a lawsuit does not make it go away. And it could result in the court awarding a money judgment against you by default. That can lead to your wages being garnished, your bank accounts attached, or your property being taken!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING AND SERVING AN ANSWER TO A COMPLAINT (FORM MC 03) How do I file an Answer? Fill out the Answer form. Make four copies of the completed answer forms. File the Answer with the court. Serve the Answer. NOTE: You must bring all documents to the hearing to support what you checked on the answer form.
The name of the court - you can find this at the top of the Complaint you got. The Court Division - this is the county where the complaint was filed. The Docket No. The Plaintiff's name. The Defendant's name - your name. The kind of complaint you are answering.
You should always respond to a summons and complaint. The correct way to respond is to go to the clerk's office at the address provided on the summons and tell the clerk that you want to file an answer. The clerk will give you an answer form and can help you to complete it.
Personally served with a complaint in Michigan Must serve and file an answer or take other action, as permitted, within 21 days of being served with notice.
Contact the clerk's office of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You'll find a phone number and address for the clerk's office on your summons. The clerk will be able to tell you exactly what documents you should file with your answer and whether any filing fee is required.
