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Filing for Divorce in Muskegon County, Michigan

14th Circuit Court · Muskegon, Michigan

483

divorces in 2023

$175

filing fee (no children)

60

day waiting period

Courthouse Information

Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice

990 Terrace Street, 6th Floor, Suite 600, Muskegon, MI 49442

Phone: (231) 724-6251

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 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

  • Call (231) 724-6251 to confirm accepted payment methods

Friend of the Court (FOC)

990 Terrace Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Muskegon, MI 49442

Phone: (231) 724-6421

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

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 FOC is in the same building as the courthouse but on a different floor (3rd Floor, Suite 300).
  • 2.Call (231) 724-6251 to confirm payment methods before visiting.
  • 3.Security screening (metal detector, bag scan) required at entrance.
  • 4.Muskegon County has a policy prohibiting standalone signature pages. Signatures must appear on the same page as substantive text.

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