Court Filing & Document Retrieval in Michigan
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In Michigan, about 2 months without children; roughly 6 months with minor children.
File My DivorceFiling in Michigan
Court: Circuit Court
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Michigan for 180 days and in the filing county for 10 days.
Filing fee: Roughly $175–$255 depending on county (passed through at cost).
Waiting period: 60-day waiting period with no minor children; 6 months when the couple has minor children.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your Michigan divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Michigan for 180 days and in the filing county for 10 days.