Real numbers for Michigan — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Michigan court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Michigan Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Michigan ranges from roughly $2,700 for a simple uncontested case to $30,400 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Michigan has a 60-day minimum waiting period (6 months if minor children are involved).
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $175 | $850 | $4,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,700 | $4,500 | $6,750 |
| Contested, no trial | $10,450 | $19,000 | $30,400 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $30,400 | $36,100 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $14,500 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Michigan is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $175 statewide uniform fee
| Wayne County (Detroit) | $175 |
| Oakland | $175 |
| Macomb | $175 |
| Kent (Grand Rapids) | $175 |
| Washtenaw (Ann Arbor) | $175 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Michigan average $230 per hour.
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Open Michigan Calculator →Filing fees based on Michigan court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.