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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