Opinion
370720
05-10-2024
JONATHAN EDWARD WILLIAMS v. LINDSEY NORTON
LC No. 22-007259-DM
ORDER
Michael F. Gadola, Chief Judge, acting under MCR 7.203(F)(1), orders:
The claim of appeal is DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction because the April 12, 2024 judgment of divorce is not a final judgment appealable by right. MCR 7.202(6)(a); MCR 7.203(A)(1). Specifically, the April 12, 2024 judgment of divorce was not the first judgment that disposed of all claims of the parties. MCR 7.202(6)(a)(i). The issue of child support remains unresolved. See Helms v Helms, 185 Mich.App. 680, 685; 462 N.W.2d 812 (1990). Further, the fact that the April 12, 2024 judgment states that it is "final" is not controlling for purposes of this Court's jurisdiction. Faircloth v Family Independence Agency, 232 Mich.App. 391, 400; 591 N.W.2d 314 (1998). Dismissal is without prejudice to whatever other relief may be available consistent with the court rules.