There are two types of conferences in a Michigan divorce case: status and settlement. Conferences such as these occur during the divorce process when both parties have retained lawyers individually.

In a status conference in Macomb County, the two attorneys – and sometimes the parties as well – will meet with one of the judge’s referees. Conferences of this nature may occur early on in the divorce process and, though some people may consider them a waste of time, they are helpful in getting the divorce case moving and that much closer to settlement.

A settlement conference is somewhat similar to a status conference but, in this type of meeting, the parties and lawyers are sitting down with the judge who, believe it or not, wants to keep his or her finger on the pulse of what’s happening with the cases on their docket and move them along.

Watch this video, featuring Michigan lawyer Jacob Femminineo, for more details about exactly what happens, what matters are discussed, and what decisions are made during status and settlement conferences in the Michigan divorce process.

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Divorce is never easy, no matter how amicable a couple’s situation may be. Oftentimes, the most difficult part of a divorce is deciding when to file, particularly if children are involved. Working with the right Michigan attorney to ease the burden and simplify the process is half the battle in managing a divorce. In this video, Macomb County lawyer Jacob Femminineo explains how an initial interview with a divorce lawyer at Femminineo Attorneys will proceed. The biggest takeaway – that first consultation is completely free.

Femminineo Attorneys will tell you what you can expect from the divorce process every step of the way, whether or not you can use one attorney in your Michigan divorce, what will likely happen at the end of the divorce process, and they’ll help you determine when to file. In addition to the free, confidential, initial interview, these Michigan divorce lawyers have simplified the divorce process by offering an online divorce questionnaire that describes what information to prepare for your first meeting with your lawyer. Whether you decide to file for divorce immediately or not, this basic information will be at the ready to quickly get the process underway.