Michigan Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Michigan publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Michigan sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Michigan's core family statutes live in the Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 552 - Divorce. The official court list of which courts and case types accept e-filing is updated regularly on the Michigan Courts MiFILE page.

How the Michigan court system handles family cases

Family cases in Michigan are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. The Circuit Court's Family Division handles divorce, custody, and support.

Michigan's 83 counties are organized into judicial circuits.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Michigan Supreme Court.

Besides the judge, a Referee may handle parts of a family case. Family Division Referees hear support and many custody/parenting-time matters and recommend orders.

Official Michigan resources

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Michigan state courts website (Michigan judicial branch): The official home of the Michigan court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.michigan.gov

Michigan family law forms (Michigan judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Michigan cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/administration/scao/forms

Michigan self-help resources (Michigan courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Michigan family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/self-help

MiFILE (Tyler Technologies): MiFILE is Michigan's statewide e-filing system and family cases in circuit court are covered across the state. Attorneys must e-file; if you do not have a lawyer you may e-file, and a few courts now require it, so check your county's rules. https://mifile.courts.michigan.gov/

Michigan trial court directory (by county) (Michigan judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/courtdirectory/

Michigan rules of procedure (Michigan judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Michigan. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/court-rules

Michigan mediation and dispute resolution (Michigan judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Michigan family cases. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/administration/offices/office-of-dispute-resolution

Michigan financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.michigan.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Michigan family cases ask for. https://courts.michigan.gov/self-help/court-forms

Michigan child support guideline resources (courts.michigan.gov): Official Michigan child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://micase.state.mi.us/calculators/cc/main.jsp

MiCOURT Case Search (Michigan courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized mixed. https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/

Frequently used official Michigan forms

These links open official Michigan government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Uniform Child Support Order (FOC 10/52), form FOC 10/52 (Child Support), official document: https://courts.michigan.gov/49bb6c/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/foc10.pdf

Verified Statement / Friend of the Court (FOC 23), form FOC 23 (Child Support), official document: https://courts.michigan.gov/49bb6c/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/foc23.pdf

Domestic Relations Verified Financial Information Form (CC 320), form CC 320 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/cc320.pdf

Petition for Personal Protection Order, Domestic (CC 375), form CC 375 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/cc375.pdf

Fee Waiver Request (MC 20), form MC 20 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/mc20.pdf

Domestic Relations Judgment Information (FOC 100), form FOC 100 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/foc100.pdf

Order Regarding Custody and Parenting Time (FOC 89), form FOC 89 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/foc89.pdf

Motion Regarding Custody (FOC 87), form FOC 87 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/foc87.pdf

Motion Regarding Parenting Time (FOC 65), form FOC 65 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/foc65.pdf

UCCJEA Affidavit (MC 416), form MC 416 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/mc416.pdf

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$175-$255.

E-filing link data for Michigan was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Michigan family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Michigan judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Michigan?

MiFILE is Michigan's statewide e-filing system and family cases in circuit court are covered across the state. Attorneys must e-file; if you do not have a lawyer you may e-file, and a few courts now require it, so check your county's rules. The official court list of which courts and case types accept e-filing is updated regularly on the Michigan Courts MiFILE page.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Michigan?

Divorce filing fee: ~$175-$255. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Michigan?

Family cases in Michigan are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. The Circuit Court's Family Division handles divorce, custody, and support.