Filing information for the Wayne County Circuit Court. Get your Michigan divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My Michigan DivorceAddress
2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone
(313) 224-2600
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.waynecounty.comFiling Fee
$255
Waiting Period
60 days (no children); 180 days (with minor children)
Court Type
Circuit Court
Prepare your COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Wayne County clerk's office (Wayne County Circuit Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Wayne County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 60 days (no children); 180 days (with minor children) waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Michigan divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Wayne County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
Summons / Summons (MC 01) / Consent to Entry of Default
CONSENT JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE
JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE
Michigan uses 'Plaintiff' and 'Defendant' in divorce cases. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Plaintiff must have been a resident of the State of Michigan for at least 180 days and a resident of the county where filing for at least 10 days immediately before filing.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Michigan court forms, including the COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Wayne County Circuit Court's current instructions.
Without Children
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Wayne County Circuit Court at 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. The filing fee is $255. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Michigan-specific forms for you.
The Wayne County Circuit Court is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Wayne County is $255. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Wayne County Circuit Court is located at 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. You can reach the clerk's office at (313) 224-2600.
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