Quick Answer
How does uncontested divorce document prep work in Wayne County?
We prepare complete Michigan uncontested divorce packets for Wayne County residents — SCAO forms, judgment, and a filing checklist for the local circuit court. Packages start at $449 (simple paperwork), $699 (standard uncontested), and $1,099 (with minor children). Every matter is reviewed before a quote and invoice are issued. We are a document preparation service, not a law firm.
What's Included
- ✓Complete SCAO form set (Complaint, Summons, Judgment)
- ✓Marital settlement agreement
- ✓Filing and service instructions
- ✓Parenting time schedule if children involved
Wayne County Courthouse
Wayne County Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) – Coleman A. Young Municipal Center — 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226Wayne County is the largest court system in Michigan. The 3rd Circuit handles Circuit Civil and Family Division matters; the 36th District Court handles Detroit district matters; suburban Wayne cities have their own district courts (e.g., 16th in Livonia, 17th in Redford, 18th in Westland, 19th in Dearborn).
How it works in Wayne County
- Tell us about your marriage, property and any children through the intake. We review it and send a written quote.
- We prepare the complaint, summons, judgment and supporting forms for the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court.
- You file with the Wayne County clerk (in person or through MiFILE) and pay the court filing fee directly to the court.
- Serve your spouse, wait out Michigan’s waiting period, then attend the final hearing with the judgment we prepared.
Filing in Wayne County: local details
- Court
- Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court
- Address
- 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (Coleman A. Young Municipal Center)
- Phone
- (313) 224-5261
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing: Wayne County Circuit Court uses MiFILE for civil and family filings.
Common court fees (paid to the court, separate from our fee)
- Divorce without minor children$175
- Divorce with minor children$255
- Motion fee$20
Wayne County splits its dockets across buildings: general civil is heard at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center downtown, while family division matters are handled at the Lincoln Hall of Justice on East Forest Avenue. Confirm the correct location before you appear.
What to bring to the clerk
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- The case number, if your matter is already open
Fees and hours change. Confirm with the clerk before you go. Full 3rd Circuit Court guide
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