Quick Answer
How does uncontested divorce document prep work in St. Clair County?
We prepare complete Michigan uncontested divorce packets for St. Clair 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
St. Clair County Courthouse
St. Clair County Courthouse (31st Circuit, Family, Probate) — 201 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI 48060Every Circuit, Family Division, and Probate filing for St. Clair County residents — regardless of city or township — routes through the McMorran Blvd courthouse complex in Port Huron. District Court matters split between the Port Huron and Marine City divisions of the 72nd District Court.
How it works in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County 31st Circuit Court.
- You file with the St. Clair 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 St. Clair County: local details
- Court
- St. Clair County 31st Circuit Court
- Address
- 201 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI 48060
- Phone
- (810) 985-2031
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (clerk's counter typically closes earlier than the building)
E-filing: MiFILE electronic filing is in use for circuit court civil and family cases. Self-represented filers can e-file through MiFILE or file on paper at the clerk's counter.
Common court fees (paid to the court, separate from our fee)
- Divorce without minor childrenPlus any service-of-process costs$175
- Divorce with minor childrenIncludes the additional statutory fee for cases with children$255
- Motion fee$20
- Certified copy of judgment$10 plus $1 per page
The McMorran Boulevard complex houses the 31st Circuit Court, St. Clair County Probate Court, and the 72nd District Court, so most St. Clair County filings happen in one building. Friend of the Court is in the same complex, which matters for divorce and custody filings involving children.
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 31st Circuit Court guide
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