No-Fault Divorce in Michigan
State-specific overview · Family Law
Michigan grants no-fault divorce based on breakdown of marriage with no mandatory waiting period if both spouses agree.
How Michigan treats No-Fault Divorce
Michigan allows either spouse to file for divorce citing breakdown of the marriage without proving wrongdoing. If both spouses agree to the divorce, there is no waiting period and the process can move quickly. If one spouse contests the divorce, the court must find that the marriage is broken beyond reasonable prospect of reconciliation. Michigan treats no-fault divorce as the default option, making it straightforward compared to many other states.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Michigan.