Filing for Divorce in Jackson County, Michigan
4th Circuit Court · Jackson, Michigan
430
divorces in 2023
$175
filing fee (no children)
60
day waiting period
Courthouse Information
Jackson County Courthouse
312 S. Jackson Street, Room 505, Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 788-4268
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 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
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓ACH/bank transfer (online at pay.govpros.us)
Friend of the Court (FOC)
Electronic Filing
E-filing not available for divorce cases
Call clerk to confirm current e-filing status
Divorce filings must be submitted in person, by mail, or by drop box.
Local Tips and Important Notes
- 1.The courthouse closes for lunch from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Plan your visit accordingly.
- 2.The FOC is in a separate building at 1697 Lansing Avenue.
- 3.Call (517) 788-4268 to confirm in-person payment methods before visiting.
- 4.File at the courthouse on Jackson Street, NOT the Tower Building at 120 W. Michigan Ave.
- 5.The courthouse is a weapons-free zone: no firearms, knives, lighters, or chemical irritants.
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