Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Michigan
Michigan doesn't have one state-numbered divorce petition, unlike some states. Instead, you file with the general State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Summons, form MC 01, and Complaint, form MC 01a. Both are captioned for a domestic relations, or divorce, action, not drafted as dedicated divorce-only forms. You then add domestic-relations-specific attachments to those two general-purpose forms, such as a Verified Statement and, if it applies, Friend of the Court forms. These come from the SCAO's Domestic Relations forms category, and that's where the divorce-specific detail actually sits.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Michigan law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Michigan paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where Michigan's official forms live
Michigan's courts direct litigants to Michigan Legal Help, at michiganlegalhelp.org, as the self-help portal. The State Court Administrative Office and the Michigan State Bar Foundation run it jointly. For the current version of MC 01, MC 01a, and the Domestic Relations attachments, use the official SCAO form search tool at courts.michigan.gov/administration/scao/forms/pages/search-for-a-form.aspx. It's the authoritative source.
The petition: general SCAO Summons and Complaint
A Michigan divorce case opens with SCAO form MC 01, Summons, and form MC 01a, Complaint. Both are general-purpose civil forms captioned for a domestic relations action, not divorce-specific documents on their own. You add a Verified Statement and other Domestic Relations-category attachments from the SCAO forms search tool. If child support or custody enforcement is involved, you also add forms from the Friend of the Court.
Financial disclosure and forms for cases with children
Michigan builds its divorce filing from general-purpose forms, not a dedicated divorce packet, so it doesn't have one specific, separately numbered statewide financial-disclosure form, or a standalone UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit, that we could point to. Financial disclosure in a Michigan divorce typically runs through the Verified Statement and Friend of the Court process, and jurisdictional information about children may get collected within the Complaint itself. Check current requirements with the circuit court's Friend of the Court office, or use Michigan Legal Help's guided forms.
E-filing
Michigan runs a statewide e-filing system called MiFILE, and attorneys must use it. If you're self-represented, you can e-file voluntarily in most participating courts, but you generally don't have to. Individual courts can petition SCAO for authority to require e-filing from self-represented filers too, so requirements vary by court. Check the current e-filing status with the circuit court where you plan to file.
Fee waivers and self-help support
Michigan's fee-waiver form is MC 20, Affidavit and Order, Suspension of Fees/Costs, sometimes called a Fee Waiver Request. You file it under Michigan Court Rule 2.002. It's automatically approved if you receive means-tested public assistance such as SNAP, Medicaid/Healthy Michigan, TANF, WIC, or SSI. Otherwise, the court evaluates it against 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Michigan Legal Help is the state's central self-help resource for finding and completing these forms.
Sources: Michigan Legal Help, Michigan Courts SCAO form search
Not independently confirmed
- Whether any separately numbered statewide financial-disclosure form exists apart from the Verified Statement/Friend of the Court process
- Whether a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit form exists
Forms in Michigan: frequently asked questions
What is Michigan's official divorce petition called?+
Michigan doesn't use a single state-numbered divorce petition. You file with the general SCAO Summons, form MC 01, and Complaint, form MC 01a, captioned for a domestic relations action, and add Domestic Relations-specific attachments.
Where do I get official Michigan divorce forms?+
Michigan Legal Help, at michiganlegalhelp.org, is the state's self-help portal for finding and completing divorce forms, run jointly with the State Court Administrative Office. The official SCAO form search tool is the authoritative source for the current version of each form.
What financial disclosure does Michigan require in a divorce?+
Michigan doesn't have one specific, separately numbered statewide financial-disclosure form that we could confirm. Disclosure typically runs through the Verified Statement and Friend of the Court process. Check current requirements with the circuit court's Friend of the Court office.
Does Michigan have a UCCJEA form for divorces with children?+
Michigan doesn't have a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit that we could confirm. Jurisdictional information about children may get collected within the Complaint itself. Check with the circuit court or Michigan Legal Help.
Do I have to e-file my Michigan divorce forms?+
Not generally, if you're self-represented. Michigan's MiFILE system requires attorneys to e-file, but self-represented litigants can e-file voluntarily in most courts and generally don't have to, though this varies by court.
How do I get my Michigan filing fee waived?+
File form MC 20, Affidavit and Order, Suspension of Fees/Costs, under Michigan Court Rule 2.002. It's automatically approved if you receive means-tested public assistance, and otherwise evaluated against 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.
This page is general information about forms in Michigan, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Michigan's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Michigan. Virdix does not prepare or file Michigan divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Michigan.
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