Filing for Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan
6th Circuit Court · Pontiac, Michigan
2,317
divorces in 2023
$175
filing fee (no children)
60
day waiting period
Courthouse Information
Oakland County Clerk - Legal Records Division
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 12 East, Department 413, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0582
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
- ✓Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx) via MiFILE with 3% processing fee
Friend of the Court (FOC)
230 Elizabeth Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0424
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Electronic Filing
Local Tips and Important Notes
- 1.E-filing is mandatory in Oakland County. All divorce filings must go through MiFILE.
- 2.If you cannot e-file, request an exemption using SCAO form MC 100.
- 3.The FOC office is in a separate building approximately 1 mile from the courthouse.
- 4.Walk-ins at the FOC are seen on a limited basis only. Call ahead.
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