In Michigan, most divorce projects cost between $1,500 and $30,000 per case, with a typical price near $10,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical divorce cost
$1,500 – $30,000
per case · typical $10,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Divorce cost breakdown
- Uncontested, no children$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
- Contested, with property$10,000 – $30,000typical $20,000
- Mediated divorce$3,000 – $10,000typical $6,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,500 – $30,000
- Unitper case
- Cities covered33
What Divorce costs
Includes filing fees, attorney fees, and related costs. Uncontested divorces with no children are cheapest; contested with assets and custody are costliest. Mediation can reduce costs.
By city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor
- Battle Creek
- Bay City
- Dearborn
- Dearborn Heights
- Detroit
- East Lansing
- Farmington Hills
- Flint
- Grand Rapids
- Holland
- Kalamazoo
- Kentwood
- Lansing
- Lincoln Park
- Livonia
- Muskegon
- Novi
- Pontiac
- Port Huron
- Portage
- Rochester Hills
- Royal Oak
- Saginaw
- South Lyon
- Southfield
- St. Clair Shores
- Sterling Heights
- Taylor
- Troy
- Warren
- Westland
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
Why does divorce cost so much?
Attorney fees dominate. Disagreements on property, support, or custody increase time and costs.
Can I get a cheap divorce?
Yes, if uncontested and you use online services or mediation. But complex cases need a lawyer.
What drives the cost up?
Litigation, expert witnesses, and prolonged negotiations. The more you fight, the more it costs.