Jurisdiction

Question 1

What are Michigan’s 2 requirements for jurisdiction over a marriage?

Answer 1

1. One party must reside in the state for at least 180 days; and
2. One party must reside in the county where the action is filed for at least 10 days immediately preceding the filing of the complaint

Question 2

What must a non-resident prove hone challenging the jx of a divorce?

Answer 2

The the P was not domiciled in the divorcing state at the time the judgment was granted

Question 3

Can a court require indigent parties to pay costs and fees to access the court system?

Answer 3

No