How to File For Divorce in Michigan

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STEP 1 - Download Michigan Divorce Papers

STEP 2 - The person that has decided to file for divorce must fill out the following forms and submit to the Michigan County Court Clerk's Office in your county:
Complaint for Divorce

STEP 3 - Now you must send the following forms to your spouse:
Answer and Waiver Form
Copy of Your 'Complaint for Divorce'

STEP 4 - Now you must find a way to get a completed 'Answer and Waiver Form (803D)' from your spouse. Once you receive this form back, you will have to deliver and file it with the clerk.

STEP 5 - Each spouse, on their own, must complete and file with the court the following forms:
Disclosure of Income and Health Insurance Information
Employment Status Disclosure
Marital Settlement Agreement
*If you have children, you must fill out the Child Care Verification Form

STEP 6 - The spouse that had originally filed the complaint must completely fill out the Judgment and attach the Separation Agreement and send both the documents to the other spouse. Make 3 copies and keep with you until your court hearing.
STEP 7 - At this time you are ready to make a date with the court. Complete the Notice of Hearing form and send to your spouse a copy and file it with the court as well as the Judgement.

STEP 8 - At this time you will be provided with a court hearing date. Be sure to bring the Record of Divorce or Annulment to the court hearing. At the hearing or shortly after you will receive a Ceritificate of Judgement which will be the official form that solidifies your divorce.