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Table of Contents Using Self Help Law Books Introduction Chapter 1: Marriage "INS and OUTS": Marriage, Divorce, Annulment, Legal Separation, Wanting a Divorce, Alternatives to Divorce Chapter 2: The Legal System: Theory versus Reality, Divorce Law and Divorce Procedure, Legal Research Chapter 3: Lawyers: Wanting a Lawyer, Selecting a Lawyer, Working with a Lawyer Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation Your Spouse, Gathering Information, Property and Debts, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support (Alimony), Which Procedure to Use Chapter 5: General Procedure An Introduction to Legal Forms, Filing with the Court Clerk, Notifying Your Spouse, The Friend of the Court, Setting a Court Hearing, Courtroom Manners, Negotiating Chapter 6: Consent Divorce In General, Complaint for Divorce, Verified Statement, Marital Settlement Agreement, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Affidavit, Answer and Waiver, Judgment of Divorce, Record of Divorce or Annulment, Income Withholding Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce Summons, Complaint for Divorce, Verified Statement, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Affidavit, Default, Application, Entry, Affidavit, Request for Certificate of Military Service Status, Obtaining Information, Withdrawing an Answer, If You Reach a Settlement, Notice of Hearing, Judgment of Divorce Chapter 8: Contested Divorce: Procedure Differences from Uncontested Divorce, Forms, Obtaining Information, Property and Debts, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support (Alimony), If You Reach a Settlement Chapter 9: The Court Hearing Preparation, The Hearing Chapter 10: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse The Diligent Search, Preparing and Filing Court Papers Chapter 11: Temporary Support, Custody, and Visitation Temporary Orders, Temporary Custody, Temporary Child Support , Temporary Parenting Time (Visitation), Temporary Spousal Support (Alimony), Ex Parte Orders, Entering Orders Chapter 12: Special Circumstances: When You Cannot Afford Court Costs, Protecting Yourself, Your Children, Protecting Your Property, Taxes, Pension Plans, Defending Yourself Glossary Appendix A: Michigan Statutes and Court Rules Appendix B: Michigan Child Support Guidelines Appendix C: Worksheets Appendix D: Forms Index Close Window