Michigan State Laws
Updated for 2026
Michigan Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Michigan. Features 12 statutory best interests factors for custody.
Understanding Michigan Divorce Law
Property Division
Michigan follows Equitable Distribution.
Fair DivisionGrounds for Divorce
No-Fault Only: Breakdown in marriage relationship to extent marital objects destroyed
No-Fault OnlyChild Custody
Michigan has 12 statutory best interests factors courts must consider.
12 Statutory FactorsChild Support
Uses the Income Shares Model with MiChildSupport calculator.
Income Shares Model12 Best Interests Factors
1
Love, affection, emotional ties between parties
2
Capacity to give love, affection, guidance
3
Capacity to provide food, clothing, medical care
4
Length of time child lived in stable environment
5
Permanence of proposed custodial home
6
Moral fitness of parties
7
Mental and physical health of parties
8
Home, school, community record of child
9
Preference of child if of sufficient age
10
Willingness to facilitate close relationship
11
Domestic violence history
12
Any other relevant factor
Spousal Support
Temporary Spousal Support
During divorce proceedings
Periodic Spousal Support
Regular payments for set period or indefinitely
Lump Sum Spousal Support
One-time payment
Key Statutes
MCL 552.6
Grounds for Divorce
Breakdown of marriage relationship
MCL 552.19
Property Division
Equitable division
MCL 722.23
Child Custody
Best interests factors
Recent Changes
2024
Parenting Time Updates
Michigan updated parenting time guidelines for shared custody.
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