Michigan · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Michigan divorce forms and filing fees

Where to get Michigan's official divorce forms and what filing costs: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, how to ask for a fee waiver, which court to file in and e-filing.

In short

We could not confirm one current statewide filing fee for Michigan, so ask the court clerk for the exact amount. Can't afford it? File a Fee Waiver Request (MC 20) with your complaint; Michigan Legal Help's guided interview can prepare it: https://michiganlegalhelp.org/.

Filing fee
Check with your court
E-filing
Yes
Court
Circuit Court (family division) in the county where you or your spouse has lived at least 10 days

Official divorce forms for Michigan

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Michigan.

Filing fee in Michigan

We could not confirm one current statewide filing fee for Michigan, so ask the court clerk for the exact amount.

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Michigan

File a Fee Waiver Request (MC 20) with your complaint; Michigan Legal Help's guided interview can prepare it: https://michiganlegalhelp.org/

Where and how to file

Court
Circuit Court (family division) in the county where you or your spouse has lived at least 10 days
E-filing
Yes, in courts using MiFILE, which is open to self-represented filers: https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/

Filing your divorce papers in Michigan, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Michigan courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Circuit Court (family division) in the county where you or your spouse has lived at least 10 days.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    Ask the court clerk for the current filing fee before you file.

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    File a Fee Waiver Request (MC 20) with your complaint; Michigan Legal Help's guided interview can prepare it: https://michiganlegalhelp.org/.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes, in courts using MiFILE, which is open to self-represented filers: https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Michigan

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Michigan?

File a Fee Waiver Request (MC 20) with your complaint; Michigan Legal Help's guided interview can prepare it: https://michiganlegalhelp.org/

Where can I get official divorce forms for Michigan?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Michigan courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Michigan courts).

Can I file divorce papers online in Michigan?

Yes, in courts using MiFILE, which is open to self-represented filers: https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/

Which court handles divorce in Michigan?

Circuit Court (family division) in the county where you or your spouse has lived at least 10 days

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.