Michigan Filing and E-Filing

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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.

In Michigan, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official Michigan filing resources

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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 official filing information (Michigan judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Michigan and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/mifile-systems/

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

Michigan family law forms (official index) (Michigan judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Michigan family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/administration/scao/forms

Michigan court 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

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

Official 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

Can I file my own family papers online in Michigan?

In Michigan, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. 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. Michigan's 83 counties are organized into judicial circuits.