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Contested or Uncontested Divorce in Michigan Uncontested divorces are almost always cheaper and faster. Besides the petition and proposed separation agreement, the court may require other documents depending on the specifics of the marriage.

A divorce begins with a written legal document called a complaint. The person who files is the ?Plaintiff? and the other spouse is the ?Defendant.? The divorce complaint is filed with the Family Division of the Circuit Court in the county where the parties reside and assigned to a family court judge randomly.

The filing fee for divorce in Michigan is typically around $200. However, attorney fees can range from $150 - $500 per hour, and the total cost of a divorce with legal representation can range from $5,000 - $20,000 or more.

In Michigan, the filing fee for a divorce varies between $175 and $250, depending on the county. Those plaintiffs who lack the money to pay the fee have the right to request a fee waiver. In some cases, the court can order the second spouse to pay this cost.

Ing to Michigan Court Rule 2.002, in order to get it, you will have to file a Fee Waiver asking a judge to waive the court costs. However, you will be able to avoid paying for a divorce only if you meet the following criteria: You can prove that your gross income is 125% under the poverty level.

In Michigan, when the spouses agree on all the issues in their divorce, they can file a joint petition for divorce (also called a petition for a "consent judgment"). Check with the clerk of the court to confirm what's required, but in most courts you'll need to file a: Petition (Consent Judgment)