Filing for Divorce in Calhoun County, Michigan
37th Circuit Court · Battle Creek, Michigan
340
divorces in 2023
$175
filing fee (no children)
60
day waiting period
Courthouse Information
Calhoun County Justice Center
161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 969-6518
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Filing Fees
| Divorce without minor children | $175 |
| Divorce with minor children | $255 |
Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. File SCAO form MC 20 with your complaint.
Accepted Payment Methods
- ✓Cash
- ✓Personal checks
- ✓Money orders
- ✓Visa
- ✓MasterCard
- ✓Discover
- ✓American Express
Friend of the Court (FOC)
161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 969-6500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Electronic Filing
E-filing not available for divorce cases
Divorce filings must be submitted in person, by mail, or by drop box.
Local Tips and Important Notes
- 1.The clerk's office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, but the FOC stays open through lunch.
- 2.Calhoun County accepts all major payment methods including personal checks and all credit cards.
- 3.The FOC is in the same building as the clerk's office and courthouse.
- 4.Reports and filings that do not require fees can be emailed to 37thcircuitcourt@calhouncountymi.gov.
- 5.Sheriff service is available at $26 plus mileage ($1.05/mile round trip). Deputies serve nights and weekends.
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