Divorce in Michigan

The state of Michigan has a divorce rate of 4.1 per 1000 population, so it is not too much greater than the national average of 3.6 per 1000 population. Each state has its own laws concerning divorce. In Michigan, divorce is granted quicker to couples that do not have children. If there are children, then there is a minimum statutory time of 6 months before the divorce will be granted. Otherwise, it may be granted in as little as 60 days. Divorce may be either fault or no-fault in Michigan.