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Filing for Divorce in Macomb County, Michigan

16th Circuit Court · Mount Clemens, Michigan

1,453

divorces in 2023

$175

filing fee (no children)

60

day waiting period

Courthouse Information

Macomb County Clerk's Office - Court Section

40 N. Main Street, 1st Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Phone: (586) 469-5351

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (counter closes at 4:15 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
  • Cashier's checks
  • Money orders
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover

Friend of the Court (FOC)

10 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Phone: (586) 469-5160

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Electronic Filing

E-filing available

MiFILE (subsequent filings only; new cases must be filed on paper)

Visit e-filing portal

Local Tips and Important Notes

  • 1.Macomb accepts all major payment methods including credit cards, making it one of the most payment-friendly counties.
  • 2.All paperwork must be complete before you get in line. The clerk will not let you step out of line to fix errors.
  • 3.Best times to visit: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings.
  • 4.The FOC is on the same block as the courthouse but in a separate building at 10 N. Main Street.
  • 5.E-filing for divorce cases with minor children (DM) is NOT available. All new cases must be initiated on paper.

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