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On September 12, 2025, the Court of Appeals told us to think ahead because you do not get a “do-over” divorce.

Some couples decide to stay married and divide their lives and possessions without actually filing for divorce; this is called an action for separate maintenance when filed with the court. Since 1974, the rule for separate maintenance actions allowed re-litigating certain aspects of a court order for separate maintenance if one of the spouses decides to later file for divorce. On September 12, 2025, that law changed. Johnson v Johnson,___ Mich App ___;  ___ NW2d ___ (2025 ...

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