The cost a divorce in Michigan can very depending on the extent of the dispute and the extent of assets involved. A highly contested divorce can be expensive. If everyone is in agreement a divorce can cost as little as 1,500.00 dollars. If there is retirement to be divided and mediation is required to resolve your case, you can plan on spending 3,000 to 5,000 dollars. If a case is highly contested or involved extensive assets a divorce can cost over 50,000 dollars. You and your spouse control the attorney fees. The faster you resolve your case the less expensive it will be.