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 Original - Court 2nd copy - Plaintiff
Approved, SCAO 1st copy - Defendant 3rd copy - Return
STATE OF MICHIGAN CASE NO.
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
ARENAC COUNTY -DO

Court address Court telephone no.

Arenac County Courthouse, 120 N. Grove (989) 846-6131
Standish, MI 48658
Plaintiff's name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s). Defendant's name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s).
Jill Ann Machulis v Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
2746 Davis Rd 147 S. Crawford
AuGres, MI 48703 Twining, MI 48766
989-305-5620 989-313-1044

Plaintiff's attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.

In Pro Per

SUMMONS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: In the name of the people of the State of Michigan you are notified:
1. You are being sued.
2. YOU HAVE 21 DAYSafter receiving this summons to file a written answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party
or take other lawful action with the court (28 days if you were served by mail or you were served outside this state). (MCR 2.111[C])
3. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Issued This summons expires Court clerk

*This summons is invalid unless served on or before its expiration date. This document must be sealed by the seal of the court.
COMPLAINT Instruction: The following is information that is required to be in the caption of every complaint and is to be completed
by the plaintiff. Actual allegations and the claim for relief must be stated on additional complaint pages and attached to this form.
This is a business case in which all or part of the action includes a business or commercial dispute under MCL 600.8035.
Family Division Cases
XThere is no other pending or resolved action within the jurisdiction of the family division of circuit court involving the family or family
members of the parties.
An action within the jurisdiction of the family division of the circuit court involving the family or family members of the parties has
been previously filed in Court.
The action remains is no longer pending. The docket number and the judge assigned to the action are:
Docket no. Judge Bar no.

General Civil Cases

XThere is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint.
A civil action between these parties or other parties arising out of the transaction or occurrence alleged in the complaint has
been previously filed in Court.
The action remains is no longer pending. The docket number and the judge assigned to the action are:
Docket no. Judge Bar no.

VENUE
Plaintiff(s) residence (include city, township, or village) Defendant(s) residence (include city, township, or village)

AuGres, Arenac County, Michigan Twining, Arenac County, Michigan

Place where action arose or business conducted
Arenac County

Date Signature of attorney/plaintiff

If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help
you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements.
MC 01 (5/15) SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT MCR 2.102(B)(11), MCR 2.104, MCR 2.105, MCR 2.107, MCR 2.113(C)(2)(a), (b), MCR 3.206(A)
 SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
PROOF OF SERVICE Case No. -DO
TO PROCESS SERVER: You are to serve the summons and complaint not later than 91 days from the date of filing or the date
of expiration on the order for second summons. You must make and file your return with the court clerk. If you are unable to complete
service you must return this original and all copies to the court clerk.
CERTIFICATE / AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE / NONSERVICE

OFFICER CERTIFICATE OR AFFIDAVIT OF PROCESS SERVER

I certify that I am a sheriff, deputy sheriff, bailiff, appointed Being first duly sworn, I state that I am a legally competent
court officer, or attorney for a party (MCR 2.104[A][2]), and adult who is not a party or an officer of a corporate party, and
that: (notarization not required) that: (notarization required)

I served personally a copy of the summons and complaint,

I served by registered or certified mail (copy of return receipt attached) a copy of the summons and complaint,
together with
List all documents served with the Summons and Complaint

on the defendant(s):
Defendant's name Complete address(es) of service Day, date, time

I have personally attempted to serve the summons and complaint, together with any attachments, on the following defendant(s)
and have been unable to complete service.
Defendant's name Complete address(es) of service Day, date, time

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief.

Signature
Service fee Miles traveled Mileage fee Total fee
$ $ $ Name (type or print)

Title
Subscribed and sworn to before me on , County, Michigan.
Date
My commission expires: Signature:
Date Deputy court clerk/Notary public
Notary public, State of Michigan, County of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE
I acknowledge that I have received service of the summons and complaint, together with
Attachments
on
Day, date, time
on behalf of .
Signature
 Original - Court 2nd copy - Plaintiff
Approved, SCAO for Michigan Legal Help only 1st copy - Defendant 3rd copy - Return
STATE OF MICHIGAN CASE NO.
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
ARENAC COUNTY (NO CHILDREN) -DO

Court address Court telephone no.

Arenac County Courthouse, 120 N. Grove (989) 846-6131
Standish, MI 48658
Plaintiff’s name Defendant’s name
v
Jill Ann Machulis Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
Plaintiff’s name before marriage Defendant’s name before marriage
Burchfield Machulis
Form MC 01 SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT must be completed and filed with this form.

I state:

1. The plaintiff or defendant has resided at least 180 days in Michigan immediately before the filing of this complaint.

2. The plaintiff or defendant has resided in this county at least 10 days immediately before the filing of this complaint.

3. The marriage took place on September 14, 2014 in Twining, Arenac County, Michigan .
Date Location

4. The plaintiff and defendant X separated on October 1, 2016 . still live together.
Date

  
  
5. There has been a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed

and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved.

6. There are no minor children of the marriage and no party is pregnant.

7. X a. The plaintiff and defendant did not acquire property or debts during the marriage.



b. The plaintiff and defendant acquired property and/or debts during the marriage that are to be equitably divided between



them.

8. The plaintiff is X is not requesting spousal support.

  
  
  
I REQUEST:

a. A judgment of divorce.

b. An equitable division of property and debts.


Note: Property may include real estate, pensions, insurance, retirement accounts, and investment accounts, among others.

c. Spousal support be awarded.


d. An equitable division of the costs of this action.

X e. My last name be changed to Burchfield .


f. Any other relief that the court deems just and equitable.

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief.

Date Plaintiff signature

Date Plaintiff’s attorney signature

CC-MLH 407  (6/17)  COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN) MCL 552.6, MCL 552.391, MCR 3.204, MCR 3.206
 Original - Court
1st copy - Applicant
Approved, SCAO Copies - All other parties
STATE OF MICHIGAN CASE NO.
23rd JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DEFAULT
ARENAC JUDICIAL CIRCUIT -DO
REQUEST, AFFIDAVIT, AND ENTRY

Court address Court telephone no.

Arenac County Courthouse, 120 N. Grove (989) 846-6131
Standish, MI 48658
Plaintiff name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s). Defendant name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s).
Jill Ann Machulis Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
2746 Davis Rd v 147 S. Crawford
AuGres, MI 48703 Twining, MI 48766
989-305-5620 989-313-1044

Plaintiff's attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no. Defendant's attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.

In Pro Per

Party in default: Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.

REQUEST AND AFFIDAVIT

1. I request the clerk to enter the default of the party named above for failure to plead or otherwise defend as provided by law.

2. The defaulted party is not an infant or incompetent person.

3. It is unknown whether the defaulted party is in the military service. X The defaulted party is not in the military service.
The defaulted party is in the military but there has been notice of pendency of the action and adequate time and opportunity
to appear and defend has been provided. Attached, as appropriate, is a waiver of rights and protections provided under the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Facts upon which this conclusion is based are: (specify)

4. This affidavit is made on my personal knowledge and, if sworn as a witness, I can testify competently to the facts in this affidavit.

Applicant/Attorney signature Bar no.

Subscribed and sworn to before me on , County, Michigan.

Date

My commission expires: Signature:

Date Deputy court clerk/Notary public

Notary public, State of Michigan, County of

NOTE: Default can be entered by a district court

clerk without the request of a party. DEFAULT ENTRY

The default of the party named above for failure to plead or otherwise defend is entered.

Date Court clerk

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

I certify that on this date I served copies of this default on the appropriate parties or their attorneys by first-class mail addressed to
their last-known addresses as defined by MCR 2.107(C)(3).

Date Signature

MC 07 (3/10) DEFAULT REQUEST, AFFIDAVIT, AND ENTRY MCL 32.517, MCL 600.2441, MCL 600.5759, MCR 2.603, 50 USC 521
 RECORD OF -DO
_________________________________
Court Case Number
DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT
__________________________________ MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES _________________________________
23rd
State File Number By authority of MCL 333.2813. County

1. Plaintiff’s Full Name _______________________________________________________

Jill Ann Machulis 2. Plaintiff’s Birthdate ______________
10/06/1963
□ Male □ Female
X (First, Middle, Last) (Month, Day, Year)

3. Last Name Before First Married (if different) _____________________________________________________________________
Burchfield

4. Plaintiff’s Residence _______________________________________________________________________________________

AuGres, Arenac County, MI
(City, Village, or Township) (County) (State)



5. Plaintiff’s Birthplace ______________________________________________________
michigan 6. Number of this Marriage __________
Fourth
(State or Foreign Country) (First, Second, etc. - Specify)

7. Defendant’s Full Name ____________________________________________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr. 8. Defendant’s Birthdate ____________
04/21/1961
□ Male □ Female

X (First, Middle, Last)
(Month, Day, Year)



9. Last Name Before First Married (if different) _____________________________________________________________________
Machulis

10. Defendant’s Residence _____________________________________________________________________________________
Twining, Arenac County, MI
(City, Village, or Township) (County) (State)




11. Defendant’s Birthplace ___________________________________________________
tawas 12. Number of this Marriage __________
Fourth
(State or Foreign Country) (First, Second, etc. - Specify)


13. Place of this Marriage ______________________________________________________________________________________
Twining, Arenac County, Michigan
(City, Village, or Township) (County) (State or Foreign Country)
□



15. Date Couple Last Resided Check if Not
14. Date of this Marriage _____________________
September 14, 2014 Separated ______________
10/01/2016
in Same Household


(Month, Day, Year) (Month, Day, Year)
□



X

Check If

16. Number of Minor Children in Household at Separation Date (Filing Date if Not Separated) None ______________


(Number)

17. Plaintiff’s Attorney _________________________________________________________________________________________
In Pro Per
(Name - Type or Print) (Bar Number)



18. Attorney’s Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
(Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)




20. Number of Minor Children Whose

19. Judgment of ____________________
Divorce Physical Custody was Awarded to: Plaintiff____ Defendant____ Joint____ Other____
(Divorce/Annulment - Specify) (Number) (Number) (Number) (Number)


□X No Children □ Unknown


21. Judgment Recorded on _______________________ 22. I certify that this Divorce was granted on ________________________
(Month, Day, Year) (Month, Day, Year)


23. Certifying Official _________________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature) (Title) (Date Signed)



Failure to provide the required information is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment
of not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or both.

DCH-0838 (Rev. 08/2015)

 STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE _________
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF _____________________
ARENAC
__________________________
Jill Ann Machulis
Plaintiff,
CASE NO. __________-DO

vs HON. __________________

Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.

Defendant.
__________________________/

NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the hearing on Plaintiff’s FINAL HEARING FOR
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE will be held:

DATE: _____________________

TIME: _____________________

JUDGE: ____________________

PLACE:_____________________

Dated:_________________ BY:_______________________

__________________________
Plaintiff, In Pro Per
 STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE _________
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF _____________________
ARENAC
__________________________
Jill Ann Machulis
Plaintiff, CASE NO. ______________
-DO

vs HON. __________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
Defendant.
__________________________/

NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION

Notice of Hearing

1. Motion title: Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment of Divorce

2. Moving party: Plaintiff
3. This matter has been placed on the motion calendar for:

Judge: ________________________________________

Date: _________________

Time: __________

Place: __________________________________________________________________

Motion

I request entry of a Consent Judgment of Divorce. The parties agree on all of the terms of the
Judgment of Divorce and have signed a proposed Judgment of Divorce to indicate our
agreement.

Date: _____________________ ______________________________

Signature
 STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE _________
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ARENAC
COUNTY OF _____________________
__________________________
Jill Ann Machulis
Plaintiff, CASE NO. ______________
-DO

vs HON. __________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
Defendant.
__________________________/

NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION

Notice of Hearing

1. Motion title: Motion for Entry of Default Judgment of Divorce

2. Moving party: Plaintiff
3. This matter has been placed on the motion calendar for:

Judge: ________________________________________

Date: _________________

Time: __________

Place: __________________________________________________________________

Motion

1. I filed a Complaint for Divorce on ____________ (date).

2. Defendant was properly served, and I timely filed the Proof of Service.

3. Defendant has not filed or served an answer or taken any other action permitted by law in
response to my Complaint for Divorce.

4. Defendant was served with the Request and Affidavit and Entry of Default, and I timely
filed a Proof of Service.

I REQUEST THAT:
The Court enter my proposed Default Judgment of Divorce (Final) under MCR 3.210(B)(4)(a).

Date: _____________________ ______________________________

Signature
 STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE _________
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF _____________________
ARENAC
__________________________
Jill Ann Machulis
Plaintiff, CASE NO. _____________
-DO

vs HON. __________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
Defendant.
__________________________/

PROOF OF SERVICE

On ____________________ (date), I served a copy of the checked items below to the

Defendant __________________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr. (name) at _________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (address):

[ ] Default Request, Affidavit, and Entry

[ ] Notice of Hearing
[ ] Notice of Hearing and Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Notice of Hearing and Motion for Entry of Default Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Proposed Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Other:__________________________________

By:
[ ] Sending the documents to the Defendant by first class mail
[ ] Handing the documents personally to the Defendant

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.

Date: _____________________ ______________________________

Jill Ann Machulis

______________________________
Plaintiff, In pro per
 STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE _________
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF _____________________
ARENAC
__________________________
Jill Ann Machulis
Plaintiff, CASE NO. _____________
-DO

vs HON. __________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
Defendant.
__________________________/

PROOF OF SERVICE

On ____________________ (date), I served a copy of the checked items below to the

Defendant __________________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr. (name) at _________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (address):

[ ] Default Request, Affidavit, and Entry

[ ] Notice of Hearing
[ ] Notice of Hearing and Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Notice of Hearing and Motion for Entry of Default Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Proposed Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Other:__________________________________

By:
[ ] Sending the documents to the Defendant by first class mail
[ ] Handing the documents personally to the Defendant

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.

Date: _____________________ ______________________________

Jill Ann Machulis

______________________________
Plaintiff, In pro per
 STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE _________
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF _____________________
ARENAC
__________________________
Jill Ann Machulis
Plaintiff, CASE NO. _____________
-DO

vs HON. __________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
Defendant.
__________________________/

PROOF OF SERVICE

On ____________________ (date), I served a copy of the checked items below to the

Defendant __________________________
Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr. (name) at _________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (address):

[ ] Default Request, Affidavit, and Entry

[ ] Notice of Hearing
[ ] Notice of Hearing and Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Notice of Hearing and Motion for Entry of Default Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Proposed Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Judgment of Divorce
[ ] Other:__________________________________

By:
[ ] Sending the documents to the Defendant by first class mail
[ ] Handing the documents personally to the Defendant

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.

Date: _____________________ ______________________________

Jill Ann Machulis

______________________________
Plaintiff, In pro per
 Original - Court 2nd copy - Plaintiff
Approved, SCAO for Michigan Legal Help Only 1st copy - Defendant 3rd copy - Return
STATE OF MICHIGAN CASE NO.
23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE
(NO CHILDREN) -DO
ARENAC COUNTY
Court address Court telephone no.
Arenac County Courthouse, 120 N. Grove (989) 846-6131
Standish, MI 48658
Plaintiff’s name, address, and telephone no. Defendant’s name, address, and telephone no.
Jill Ann Machulis Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr.
2746 Davis Rd 147 S. Crawford
AuGres, MI 48703 v Twining, MI 48766
989-305-5620 989-313-1044

1. This judgment is entered after trial. after default. X on consent of the parties.

  
  
  
2. The plaintiff filed a complaint for divorce against the defendant.

3. THE COURT FINDS that there has been a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony

have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved.

IT IS ORDERED:

4. The marriage between the plaintiff, Jill Ann Machulis , and the defendant,

Mark Anthony Machulis, Sr. , is dissolved and the parties are now divorced.

5. Spousal support:

X Neither party is awarded spousal support and spousal support is forever barred.


Spousal support is reserved.


Spousal support is awarded according to the attached Uniform Spousal Support Order.


6. Personal property:

Each party is awarded the personal property now in his/her possession and is fully responsible to pay any debt related to


that property. The other party has no claim to that property.

The parties’ personal property is divided according to the attached Personal Property and Debt Addendum.


7. Debt:

X There are no debts to be divided.


Each party is responsible for paying the debts in his/her name.


Debts are divided according to the attached Personal Property and Debt Addendum.


8. Vehicles:

X The parties do not own any vehicles.


Each party will keep the vehicle(s) now in his/her name and possession, and is fully responsible to pay any debt related


to the vehicle(s). The other party has no claim to any vehicle in the other’s name and possession.

The parties own vehicle(s) that are to be divided according to the attached Vehicle Addendum.


9. Real Property:

X The parties do not own any real property.


The parties own real property that is awarded according to the attached Real Property Addendum.


10. Pension Rights:

X There are no pensions, annuities, individual retirement accounts or other types of retirement plans or accounts, whether


vested or unvested, accumulated or contingent, to be divided.

Each party is awarded his/her own pensions, annuities, individual retirement accounts or other types of retirement plans


or accounts, whether vested or unvested, accumulated or contingent, as his/her own sole and separate property.

Pensions, annuities, individual retirement accounts or other types of retirement plans or accounts, whether vested or


unvested, accumulated or contingent, are divided according to the attached Pension/Retirement Account Addendum.

MCL 552.6, MCL 552.16, MCL 552.23, MCL 552.509(1),
CC-MLH 412  (6/17)  JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN) MCL 552.511, MCR 2.602(B), MCR 3.211
Judgment of Divorce (No Children) (6/17) Page 2 of 2 Case No. -DO

 
 
11. Life Insurance: Except as otherwise preserved in this judgment, any interests of either party in any insurance policy or

insurance contract on the life of the other party, as beneficiary or otherwise, are extinguished. Each party holds the

policy(ies) free and clear of the claim of the other.


12. Health Insurance Availability through COBRA: Either party may obtain coverage for himself/herself under the other

party’s present medical or health insurance policy carried through his/her employment pursuant to the provisions of the

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). Each party shall, immediately upon entry of this

judgment of divorce, notify his/her respective plan administrator of this provision, to enable the plan administrator to give

proper notice to the other party pursuant to COBRA.

13. Documents: Within a reasonable time after this judgment is entered, each party shall properly prepare and deliver to the

other party all the documents required to divide the property and debt as ordered in this judgment. A certified copy of this

judgment may be recorded to effect such a transfer, if necessary.

14. Hidden Assets: If either party has hidden any of his/her assets from the other party, the issue of property division in


the divorce may be reopened on the motion of either party. If this motion were to be granted, this court would then resolve


the distribution of any previously undisclosed assets.

15. Costs and Fees: Any previously suspended costs and fees of this case shall be


paid by the plaintiff. paid by the defendant. waived permanently.


  
  
X 16. The X plaintiff’s defendant’s name shall be changed to Jill Ann Burchfield .


  
  
  
17. Attachments: The following addendums are attached and incorporated into this judgment of divorce.

Personal Property and Debt Addendum Vehicle Addendum Real Property Addendum

Pension/Retirement Account Addendum

18. Other provisions:


19. Settlement of Claims Between the Parties: This judgment resolves the last pending claim and closes this case.

20. When Judgment Becomes Final: This judgment is effective and final upon its date of entry.

21. Jurisdiction Retained: This court retains jurisdiction of this matter to enforce all the terms of this judgment of divorce.

Date Judge Bar no.



Approved:

Plaintiff signature Date Defendant signature Date

 Testimony in Final Divorce Hearing
Divorce Without Minor Children
The last step in your divorce will be a final hearing before the judge. At this hearing, the judge
may ask you questions or may expect you to enter your testimony directly (without being
questioned). This is a script you can use to prepare for your final divorce hearing. Some
information has been filled in for you. Read it ahead of time, complete the blank spaces, and
update information as needed. When you are on the witness stand, read your testimony aloud
clearly. The judge may also ask you some questions to make sure your testimony is complete.

My full name is Jill Ann Machulis. My address is __________________________________,

and I am the plaintiff in this case.

1. I married the Defendant on September 14, 2014 at Twining, Arenac County, Michigan.
2. I filed a complaint for divorce on ________________ (filing date).
3. I lived in Michigan for 180 days and in Arenac County for 10 days immediately prior to
filing this complaint.
4. When I filed my complaint for divorce all the statements were true.
5. All the statements in my complaint for divorce are still true today.
6. There has been a breakdown of the marriage relationship such that the objects of
matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the
marriage can be preserved.
7. I do not believe there is any possibility of reconciliation.
8. I am not currently pregnant.
8. There are no minor children of this marriage.
9. I have read all of the terms of the proposed Judgment of Divorce and am in agreement
with them.
10. I would like the court to change my surname to Burchfield.

I ask that this Court grant an absolute judgment of divorce.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Checklist – Instructions for Divorce without Minor Children

These are step-by-step instructions to help you prepare and file your divorce forms. For
complete instructions, return to michiganlegalhelp.org. Go to the toolkit I Need a Divorce
and I Do Not Have Minor Children, select your county, and go to the checklists at the
bottom of the page.

Step 1: Prepare your forms

Complete the Do-It-Yourself Divorce to prepare the forms that you need. You will not file all of these forms
at the beginning of your case; some you will file later. You need to make copies of some of the forms. The
instructions below explain which forms you need for each step and how many copies to make.

You must file the following forms with a clerk of the circuit court to start your divorce case:

 Summons and Complaint

 Complaint for Divorce
 Record of Divorce or Annulment (In some counties this will be filed at the end of the case. The
court clerk can tell you when to file it in your county)

Step 2: Get your court fees waived (if you qualify)

It will cost you at least $175.00 to file a complaint for divorce without minor children. There may be more
costs, such as charges for having papers served on your spouse, motion filing fees, and costs for
alternative dispute resolution services (mediation).

If you receive public assistance or are unable to pay court fees, you can file a Waiver/Suspension of Fees
and Costs form to ask the court to waive them.

If you receive state public assistance, the court must waive your fees. The completed Waiver/Suspension
of Fees and Costs form will print out with your other documents from the Do-It-Yourself Divorce.

If you are unable to pay court fees but don’t receive state public assistance, you can use the Do-It-
Yourself Fee Waiver to prepare this form. A judge will review your affidavit and decide whether to waive
costs and fees.

Step 3: Sign your forms and get them notarized

You must sign and date each form that you complete. The Waiver/Suspension of Fees & Costs must be
signed in front of a court clerk or a notary public. If you are not asking to have your fees waived, you may
not have any forms that need to be notarized.

You can find a notary at a bank. There is no cost to sign your form in front of a court clerk. There may be
a cost to sign your form in front of a notary public.

Step 4: Make copies

After you sign your documents, make copies as follows: (In some counties the court clerk’s office will
make the copies for you. You can call the clerk’s office ahead of time to ask whether you need to make
your own copies.)
  Waiver/Suspension of Fees & Costs (if needed) - 2 copies
 Summons and Complaint – 2 copies
 Complaint for Divorce – 2 copies

The original of each document gets filed with the court. Copies of the documents are for the Plaintiff (you)
and Defendant (your spouse).

If you are asking for spousal support in your Complaint for Divorce, you must make a third copy of each of
the documents for the Friend of the Court.

Step 5: File your forms with filing fee

File your forms with the court clerk in the county you have selected. Click on “Court Information” for the
address and phone number of the court in your filing county.

It will cost you at least $175.00 to file a complaint for divorce without minor children. There may be more
costs, such as charges for having papers served on your spouse, motion filing fees, and costs for
alternative dispute resolution services (mediation).

Pay the filing fee or file a Waiver/Suspension of Fees & Costs along with the following documents:

 Summons and Complaint

 Complaint for Divorce
 Record of Divorce or Annulment (depending on your county)

Give the clerk all of the originals and all of the copies. The clerk will assign a case number and a judge to
your case and will stamp and sign the summons. The clerk will return copies of all the divorce papers that
the court doesn’t need.

For complete instructions, return to the Michigan Legal Help website

(michiganlegalhelp.org) and go to the toolkit I Need a Divorce and I Do Not Have
Minor Children. Select your county and go to the checklists at the bottom of the
page.