This varies based on what type of divorce you’re filing for. 

If you’re filing for an uncontested divorce, it will generally take at least 6 months. If you’re filing for a contested divorce, it can take a year or more. You can read more about contested and uncontested divorces. 

Attorneys at Marble are experienced in family law litigation and have helped over 20,000 clients nationwide with cases just like yours.

No matter what you’re dealing with, our team is trained to get it done.

At Marble, you’re hiring an experienced legal team for one part of your case at a time. By taking it step by step, you get a clear price for each service. This is called Limited Scope representation. We do it this way so you know exactly what’s included–and what it costs–before we start working.  

No divorce is exactly the same, but they typically include the following steps: 

• Complaint for Divorce or Answer to Complaint
• Settlement or Trial
• Final judgment

The cost of a divorce in Michigan depends on a number of factors in addition to the legal fees. Typically, an uncontested divorce is a faster and more affordable process than a contested divorce. There are also a number of other factors that can determine the cost, including but not limited to: how simple or complicated it is to serve the opposing party, how many assets there are to divide and whether there are children involved. If you choose Marble for your divorce in Michigan, we’ll provide a clear, fixed price for each step of your divorce. 

Yes, Marble offers financing options for divorces in Michigan. You can learn more here, but the best way to understand your options is to book a call with our team. To find a time that works for you, you can click here.

Yes. After an initial free call with the Marble team, where they’ll walk you through our process, you’ll connect with an attorney for a paid legal strategy session. There’s a one-time fee to reserve this time with the attorney. During this call, they’ll review the details of your case and walk you through a plan for moving forward. If you decide you’d like to work with us, we’ll then send over an agreement for you to sign and get started on your case right away. 

First, you should make sure you are eligible to file for divorce in Michigan. You and your spouse need to have lived in Michigan for at least 180 days and 10 days in the specific county prior to filing. 

It’s important to note that all divorces are different, but the following scenario outlines a typical process. Once you’ve determined you’re eligible, the first step is to hire an experienced attorney to help you through the often complicated divorce process. The attorney will help you file a petition for divorce. The next step is for a process server to serve your spouse (the “opposing party” in your case) with divorce papers. From there, the divorce proceedings can begin, which will vary depending on the type of divorce you’re seeking, your relationship with your spouse and the asset division involved, among a number of other factors. 

If you agree with your spouse on every issue in your divorce, from property division to child custody, you may be a candidate for an uncontested divorce. You’ll need to download online forms from the Michigan courts, file your paperwork and pay the associated fees, but we recommend working with an attorney to increase the chances that your settlement feels fair. 

As Michigan is a no-fault divorce state (meaning you cannot file for any reason outside of “irreconcilable differences”), it is possible to go through the divorce process without using an attorney. However, divorces are legally and emotionally complex. Divorce lawyers know all the state laws and are there to guide you through the process. Your attorney will make sure you know all your rights and obligations. They can advise you on what you should and shouldn’t do before and after filing for divorce to minimize conflict. They’ll also make sure that the paperwork is done correctly and completely. Also, if you don’t have a lawyer but your spouse does, you could be at a big disadvantage. The final divorce agreement could be biased and one-sided.  

Additionally, if you have children, debt, shared property, or individual assets that you would like to protect, it’s always advisable to work with a lawyer that has an understanding of the court system and is experienced in protecting their clients’ best interests. 

If you can demonstrate a clear and legitimate financial need and your spouse can afford to pay, you may be entitled to spousal support–but there are several more factors the court will consider. There’s no set formula for spousal support in Michigan, which is one of the reasons it’s always best to work with an experienced attorney who understands the system and can help increase the chances of an equitable agreement. 

Attorneys in Michigan need to have a law degree and be admitted to the Michigan state bar. Attorneys at Marble in Michigan also must have a clean record with no history of bar complaints.