Quick Answer
How does uncontested divorce document prep work in Macomb County?
We prepare complete Michigan uncontested divorce packets for Macomb County residents — SCAO forms, judgment, and a filing checklist for the local circuit court. Packages start at $449 (simple paperwork), $699 (standard uncontested), and $1,099 (with minor children). Every matter is reviewed before a quote and invoice are issued. We are a document preparation service, not a law firm.
What's Included
- ✓Complete SCAO form set (Complaint, Summons, Judgment)
- ✓Marital settlement agreement
- ✓Filing and service instructions
- ✓Parenting time schedule if children involved
Macomb County Courthouse
Macomb County Circuit Court (16th Circuit) — 40 N Main St, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043Macomb County Circuit, Family Division, and Probate cases are filed at the Mt. Clemens courthouse complex. District Court venue depends on city or township.
How it works in Macomb County
- Tell us about your marriage, property and any children through the intake. We review it and send a written quote.
- We prepare the complaint, summons, judgment and supporting forms for the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court.
- You file with the Macomb County clerk (in person or through MiFILE) and pay the court filing fee directly to the court.
- Serve your spouse, wait out Michigan’s waiting period, then attend the final hearing with the judgment we prepared.
Filing in Macomb County: local details
- Court
- Macomb County 16th Circuit Court
- Address
- 40 N Main St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
- Phone
- (586) 469-5150
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing: MiFILE is used for circuit court civil and family filings in Macomb County. Self-represented filers can register for a free MiFILE account.
Common court fees (paid to the court, separate from our fee)
- Divorce without minor children$175
- Divorce with minor children$255
- Motion fee$20
Macomb County is one of Michigan's busiest family court dockets. Because volume is high, incomplete Friend of the Court paperwork is the single most common reason an uncontested divorce judgment gets bounced back in Mount Clemens.
What to bring to the clerk
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- The case number, if your matter is already open
Fees and hours change. Confirm with the clerk before you go. Full 16th Circuit Court guide
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