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In Michigan, the filing fee
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In Michigan, the filing fee
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In Michigan, the filing fee for a divorce with children is $180. However, you may be eligible to have the fee waived if you can show you are financially unable to afford the filing fee. In addition, there are several low cost or free legal services in Michigan that can help you file for divorce. For a list of legal aid in you area, see http://www.michbar.org/resources/pdfs/legalaid.pdf. You must wait six months after you file for divorce before the court will grant your divorce. For information about filing for divorce without legal assistance, see http://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/family/i-need-divorce-and-i-have-children. In addition, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/michigan/divorce/article/grounds-divorce-michigan to learn about the ground for divorce in Michigan.
In Michigan, the filing fee for a divorce with children is $180. However, you may be eligible to have the fee waived if you can show you are financially unable to afford the filing fee. In addition, there are several low cost or free legal services in Michigan that can help you file for divorce. For a list of legal aid in you area, see http://www.michbar.org/resources/pdfs/legalaid.pdf. You must wait six months after you file for divorce before the court will grant your divorce. For information about filing for divorce without legal assistance, see http://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/family/i-need-divorce-and-i-have-children. In addition, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/michigan/divorce/article/grounds-divorce-michigan to learn about the ground for divorce in Michigan.