Divorce records in Macomb County, Michigan, are available through several channels. MacombCourt.us allows you to begin searching for publicly available divorce information in the county. Additionally, court records are maintained by the Macomb County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, and divorce certificates are issued by the Michigan Vital Records Division. Requests can also be sent by mail or submitted in person, depending on the type of document you need.
Macomb Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Macomb County are handled by the Macomb County Circuit Court — Family Division. The Clerk's Office of this court maintains a complete set of court documents: judgment of divorce, property settlement agreements, custody and support orders, as well as all related motions and rulings.
The state maintains a separate registry. Michigan Vital Records has been keeping divorce records from 1897 to the present and issues divorce certificates — a short document confirming the fact of marriage dissolution without details of property agreements.
Online searches for basic case information — case number, filing date, party names — can be performed through MiCOURT Case Search. This system shows data entered by the court but does not replace the official case record.
Macomb County Circuit Court — Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Macomb
In Michigan, divorce falls under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. When a judge signs a divorce judgment, the Macomb County Circuit Court Clerk's Office registers it and maintains the entire case file. This is the place to contact if you need a copy of the court's decision, property settlement agreement, or custody order.
Simultaneously, the court reports the divorce to the state's Vital Records Division. This division issues a divorce certificate — a document confirming the fact of marriage dissolution but not containing the terms of the agreement between the parties. The certificate is usually needed for name changes, benefit applications, or remarriage.
Where to Go Depending on Your Needs
- Full copy of court decision, property agreement, custody order — Macomb County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
- Divorce certificate (confirmation of fact) — Michigan Vital Records or the county clerk who issued the marriage license.
Macomb County Circuit Court — Family Division
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services — Vital Records
Case information search online is available through the Michigan Courts case search system, where you can select Macomb Circuit Court or Macomb Family Division. Note: some data in family law cases may be restricted from public access.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Macomb
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce judgment (Circuit Court) | $10 per document; $1 for each additional page | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Uncertified copy of court document (Circuit Court) | $1 per page | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate (Michigan Vital Records) | $26 | Approximately 3–4 weeks with standard processing |
| Expedited certificate processing (Vital Records) | Additional $10–$20 depending on delivery method | 5–7 business days |
| MiCOURT Case Search database search | Free | Instantly (online) |