Search Macomb Township Divorce Decree Records
Macomb Township divorce decree records are held at the Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Mount Clemens. The Macomb Township Clerk's office at 54111 Broughton Road manages township records, elections, and voter registration, but divorce decrees are not part of its records. For certified copies of Macomb Township divorce decrees, you contact the county circuit court.
Macomb Township Overview
16th Circuit Court in Mount Clemens: Where Macomb Township Divorces Are Filed
All divorces filed by Macomb Township residents are processed by the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. The court address is 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Main phone is (586) 469-7171. The clerk's court section is (586) 469-5351. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Macomb County Clerk handles the records requests. They are at 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, phone (586) 469-5120, email clerksoffice@macombgov.org. Vital records are at a separate line: (586) 469-5205. When you want a certified copy of a divorce decree, it is the court section of the clerk's office you need, not vital records.
Macomb County has maintained divorce records since 1857. That is a long history. If you need a record from many decades ago, the older records may require additional search time. Call the clerk's office first to confirm that your specific record is accessible and to learn the best way to request it.
Visit the Macomb County Circuit Court website for current procedures and fee schedules. Fees do change over time, so always confirm before sending payment.
Macomb Township Clerk: Township Records, Not Divorce Records
The Macomb Township Clerk's office is at 54111 Broughton Road, 2nd Floor, Macomb, MI 42042. Phone is (586) 992-0710 extension 3. Email is clerks@macomb-mi.gov. Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi oversees the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Per the township's own description, the clerk is the custodian of all Township records, conducts elections, and manages voter registration. Township records are different from court records. Divorce decrees are generated by the circuit court, not by the township. The township has no role in creating or storing divorce records, and the clerk's office cannot produce them.
The Macomb Township Clerk's Office website shows the clerk's scope of work. Divorce record access is not part of it. If someone directs you to the township for divorce records, they are mistaken. Go to the Macomb County Circuit Court instead.
The Macomb Township Clerk's office handles township functions including elections and voter registration. Divorce decree records for Macomb Township residents are held at the 16th Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.
Getting a Certified Copy of a Macomb Township Divorce Decree
Certified copies are $10.00 per document. Copies are $1.00 per page. If staff must search for a case, there is a $10.00 search fee. Knowing the case number or exact year avoids extra search charges.
In Person: Visit the Macomb County Clerk's court section at 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens. Bring a photo ID. Know the names of both parties and the year of divorce. Arrive by 4:00 PM to complete your request the same day. Bring a check, money order, or cash.
By Mail: Write a brief request letter with both parties' names, year of divorce, and your return address and phone. Include a check or money order payable to Macomb County Clerk and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send to 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Confirm current fees by calling (586) 469-5351 before mailing.
Online: The CourtView Case Search portal lets you look up Macomb County divorce cases by name or case number before submitting a copy request. Use it to find the case number, which saves time and may avoid the search fee.
Michigan Divorce Law for Macomb Township Residents
Michigan uses a no-fault standard under MCL 552.6. No proof of wrongdoing is required to file for divorce. The filing spouse states only that the marriage has broken down without reasonable chance of restoration. The 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County applies this rule.
Residency requirements under MCL 552.9 are 180 days in Michigan and 10 days in the county. Macomb Township residents who have lived in the county for 10 or more days before filing meet the county requirement. The 180-day Michigan requirement is the one that can delay recently relocated residents from filing right away.
Once a case is filed, there is a mandatory waiting period. Divorces without minor children require 60 days from the filing date. Divorces with minor children require 180 days. The judge cannot sign the final decree until those periods have passed. Plan your case timeline with these waits in mind.
The Macomb County Friend of the Court office handles child support, custody, and parenting time enforcement. Their office is at 10 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, phone (586) 469-5160. If your divorce decree includes orders related to children, the Friend of the Court will be involved in monitoring compliance.
Online Tools for Case Search
The CourtView portal is the primary online tool for Macomb County divorce cases. It covers 16th Circuit Court cases including those filed by Macomb Township residents. Search by name or case number. The statewide MiCOURT Case Search also covers Macomb County and can be useful if you're not sure which county a case was filed in. Both are free.
Legal Help for Macomb Township Residents
Free resources include Michigan Legal Help for forms and guidance. Lakeshore Legal Aid is at (888) 783-8190 for qualifying income-eligible residents. The Macomb County Bar Association has attorney referrals at (586) 468-2940. Court staff can explain copy request procedures, but they cannot give legal advice on your specific divorce matter.
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Macomb County Divorce Records
For more information about divorce decree records in Macomb County, visit the county records page.