QUESTION
Can a parent move back to home state with the minor children to file for divorce?
Asked on Nov 12th, 2025 on Divorce - Michigan
More details to this question:
Couple married for 4 years moved to MI less than 2 years ago. Now mutually agreed to divorce. She has a boyfriend. No family in MI for either parent but much support back home 4 hours away. Must dad stay in MI with their 2 kids or can he go home with them and file, even if she stays in MI?
1 ANSWER
Dad can move to a different state, resde there the required length of time to satisfy jurisdictional requirements, and file. Taking the minor children with him, however, would not be advised. That could lead to serious ramifications.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2025 at 3:16 AM
J. Allen Fiorletta The Fiorletta Law Group, PLLC 1-855-ALLEN-WINS (616) 717-1334 www.fiorlettalaw.com