How much does it cost to file for divorce in Macomb County?

The Macomb County Circuit Court filing fee is $175 without minor children and $255 with minor children. Filing fees go to the court and are separate from document preparation costs. Form MC 20 requests a fee waiver if you cannot afford it.

Where do I file for divorce in Macomb County?

Divorce is filed with the Macomb County Circuit Court Family Division at 40 N Main St in Mount Clemens, or electronically through MiFILE. You must have lived in Michigan 180 days and in Macomb County 10 days before filing.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Macomb County?

Michigan's statutory waiting period is 60 days without minor children and 6 months with minor children. In Macomb County, fully agreed cases typically finalize shortly after the waiting period ends, assuming the judgment and Friend of the Court forms are complete.

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Macomb County 16th Circuit Court

Filing fees, hours, e-filing rules, and the forms the clerk in Mount Clemens expects from self-represented filers.

Reviewed and updated September 15, 2026 by the Clear Path document team. Informational only — not legal advice.

Quick Answer

Where and how do I file at the 16th Circuit Court?

The Macomb County 16th Circuit Court is located at 40 N Main St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Clerk hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. MiFILE is used for circuit court civil and family filings in Macomb County. Self-represented filers can register for a free MiFILE account. Filing fees are set by Michigan statute, so they do not change from county to county — a fee waiver is available through form MC 20.

Address

40 N Main St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Clerk 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.

What the 16th Circuit Court handles

Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support
Personal protection orders
Civil claims over $25,000
Name changes
Juvenile and adoption matters

Macomb County filing fees

Fees change. Confirm the current amount with the clerk before you file.

Macomb County 16th Circuit Court filing fees for self-represented filers
Filing	Fee	Notes
Divorce without minor children	$175	—
Divorce with minor children	$255	—
General civil complaint	$175	—
Motion fee	$20	—
Name change petition	$175	—

What to bring to the clerk

1A government-issued photo ID
2Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
3Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
4A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
5The case number, if your matter is already open

Forms filed most often here

Michigan uses statewide SCAO forms. These are the ones Macomb County filers ask us about most:

MC 01FOC 10/52FOC 39MC 20PC 51

Michigan court forms library — what each form does

Local notes for Mount Clemens filers

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.

Macomb County 16th Circuit Court

What the 16th Circuit Court handles

Macomb County filing fees

What to bring to the clerk

Forms filed most often here

Local notes for Mount Clemens filers

Document preparation for Macomb County

Macomb County Court Questions

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