Divorce Cost in Michigan (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 31 cities in Michigan. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$260
Filing Fee
$1,935
Avg Uncontested
$19,293
Avg Contested
31
Cities Covered

Michigan Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period60 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Michigan

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Detroit688,701$1,926$19,215$238/hr
Grand Rapids198,917$1,989$19,930$247/hr
Warren134,873$1,947$19,421$241/hr
Sterling Heights131,224$1,926$19,195$238/hr
Ann Arbor117,025$1,961$19,599$243/hr
Lansing113,972$1,863$18,460$229/hr
Flint99,763$2,010$20,168$250/hr
Dearborn95,884$1,954$19,535$242/hr
Livonia95,208$2,017$20,204$251/hr
Troy82,821$1,961$19,585$243/hr
Westland82,578$1,982$19,839$246/hr
Farmington Hills81,295$1,947$19,452$241/hr
Kalamazoo75,548$1,947$19,413$241/hr
Wyoming74,100$1,905$18,937$235/hr
Southfield73,006$1,940$19,330$240/hr
Rochester Hills72,952$1,989$19,900$247/hr
Taylor61,817$1,905$18,975$235/hr
St. Clair Shores60,070$1,933$19,295$239/hr
Pontiac59,887$1,954$19,500$242/hr
Royal Oak58,946$1,975$19,746$245/hr
Novi57,960$1,842$18,211$226/hr
Dearborn Heights56,620$1,919$19,139$237/hr
Battle Creek51,848$1,926$19,175$238/hr
Saginaw50,303$1,863$18,457$229/hr
Kentwood50,233$1,954$19,493$242/hr
East Lansing48,554$1,996$19,960$248/hr
Roseville47,555$1,877$18,651$231/hr
Portage47,523$1,968$19,674$244/hr
Midland42,181$1,891$18,771$233/hr
Lincoln Park37,313$1,856$18,412$228/hr
Muskegon37,213$1,863$18,455$229/hr

Get a Personalized Estimate for Michigan

Our AI tool calculates your specific divorce costs based on your situation.

Get AI Estimate →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Michigan?
The court filing fee for divorce in Michigan is $260. Total costs range from $1,935 for an uncontested divorce to $19,293 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Michigan?
Michigan requires a waiting period of 60 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Michigan a community property or equitable distribution state?
Michigan follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.