Quick Answer
What do I need for a Michigan uncontested divorce (michigan)?
To file an uncontested divorce in Michigan you need photo ID, your marriage certificate, a list of marital assets and debts, income statements, and (if you have minor children) their names and dates of birth. You file a Complaint for Divorce and Summons (MC 01) in the circuit court of the county where you live, then wait 60 days (6 months with minor children) before the final hearing.
Required Forms
- MC 01Summons
- FOC 39Verified Statement (no minor children) / FOC 23 if children
- FOC 10/52Uniform Child Support Order (if children)
Documents to Gather
Filing Steps, In Order
- 1.Confirm 180-day Michigan residency (10 days in filing county)
- 2.Complete Complaint for Divorce + Summons
- 3.File at the Circuit Court in the county where you live
- 4.Serve the other party (personal service or acknowledgement)
- 5.Wait the statutory waiting period (60 days, or 6 months with minor children)
- 6.Attend a brief pro confesso hearing for the Judgment of Divorce
Costs (Estimated)
Court filing fee: ~$175 (varies by county). Fee waiver available if eligible.
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