anyone ever file divorce w/out atty?

motorcitymustang

motorcitymustang

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I'm getting the runaround from Macomb Co. Court Clerk.

I went in to file first week in August. I've got all the paperwork done, signed, notarized, etc. Everything has been agreed upon. When I filed the clerk that helped me only took the Summons and Complaint and the Complaint for Divorce and instructed me that I had to serve my soon-to-be-ex w/ those, even though everything has been signed off by both of us. I've got that done, w/ certified mail receipt of the serving, and the Summons signed by her confirming the serving. I just called the Court to ask if I just file the Summons and proof of service next or can I finally file the MSA, Judgement, etc and they said I have to file whatever I want and they'll take it, right or wrong and they won't even give me instructions. Completely contradicts what they did initially and when I asked about this, she hung up on me.

I don't need an atty for this as we easily agreed on terms. I just need to know what the hell I'm supposed to file and when. Can anyone give me some insight?
 
YEAH...my brother did. DIDNT work out good for him...
They agreed on terms and WHEN he showed up to court SHE had a lawyer...took him to the cleaners!!!!!!!!!
 
When i did mine, We both got the same lawyer and she did all the paper work for us. It was cheaper and I didn't have to worry about what and what not to do.
 
uggh. Thanks guys. I already paid $250 for a service to do all the paperwork. that's all done and correct. I just need to know what's next in the filing. She doesn't want an atty either.
 
motorcitymustang said:
uggh. Thanks guys. I already paid $250 for a service to do all the paperwork. that's all done and correct. I just need to know what's next in the filing. She doesn't want an atty either.
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Like Dom said that's a bad idea...I put up the 750 for the lawyer to do it, that way IF something went wrong I had my lawyer (cause i paid not her) and she let my ex know that right up front. Once your in court there's no take backs.
We went to court, lawyer said blah blah blah they both agree, judge said ok, asked me questions like do i agree, I said yes, asked her the same and signed off.
 
Yep. I understand that's how it will go. She's getting a slightly better deal in the terms than she would w/ an atty or having court decide so there's no benefit for her to get one. That's why we did it this way. The paperwork is super easy and there's no reason an atty should HAVE to be used when everything is just cut-and-dry, no kids, etc. Can't get any info on the process though. You'd think the clerk would at least have to give you that.

Thanks for the comments though guys! Definitely appreciated!
 
I am currently in the process of trying this without and attorney as well. We have the complaing filed and the financial detail documents are supposed to be next. We had initially agreed on everything, but she seems to be changing her tune now. So we'll see if this stays without lawyers or not...... I just want it to be done.
 
good luck! I'm in the same position as just wanting it done. We've been separated for 3 yrs (I waited for her to get health insurance figured out, etc) . We get along amicably now and both just want the thing filed and over.
 
I have never been married but I know several people that haven't been screwed royally. Get lawyer just to be safe this is not the time to start trusting your soon to be ex-wife.
 
Thanks for the advice on getting an atty. guys. REALLY not needed here. Nobody is trying to screw anybody and she's coming out of the thing quite nicely. I just want to make sure I'm filing what I should when I should. Doc's are all complete.
 
Ive been thru a divorce. It NEVER works out without an att. All of a sudden those old feeling come back from her side or she listened to a friend of hers and all of a sudden she changes her mind on what was agreed upon. Its money well spent.

You know what they say: " a person that represents themselves in court has a fool for a client. "
 
TRBOBUICK said:
You know what they say: " a person that represents themselves in court has a fool for a client. "
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LOL! I've definitely heard that one before.

After 3 years there's no sore feelings whatsoever between the two of us. We're both in relationships and have moved on and just looking to get the paperwork wrapped up.
 
Never been divorced but I have been through several business things and other pseudo-marrriages like partnerships and I can tell you that EVERY SINGLE ONE where I had nop attorney present I got fucked. And let me tell ya, we were all buddy-buddy, looking out for one another, and in the end I got it stuck to me good. There is no such thing as "we both want it over and have no hard feelings." Impossible. Get an attorney or get screwed.

"No attorney needed" is famous last words.


GOOD LUCK.
 
No lawyers needed for this. When I figure out the specifics on order, etc when it's done I'll be happy to somone know how it works to save 'em the grief of trying to pry the info from the clerk's office. Just thought maybe someone had been through it before.
 
Courts aren't allowed to give legal advice.. get a lawyer, i don't care what you expect, expect the unexpected and be prepared. A grand today could save you $1000's tomorrow.
 
Guys, Sean's wife and him split on the up and up, this is not a line of BS. He is giving her, her fair share and she knows that. With a lawyer she will not gain anything.

He's just looking for the proper process, he didn't ask for your legal advice.<sigh>
 
Thanks Rick!

I didn't ask the clerk for legal advice. Not even how to fill anything out. Just what form do they want from me next. And to be hung up on......that's just B.S.
 
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