Find Divorce Records in Warren
Warren divorce records are filed and maintained at the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Macomb County, with the county seat in Mount Clemens. Warren is the largest city in Macomb County, and all divorce cases for Warren residents go through the Macomb County circuit court system. You can search case information online using CourtView, visit the County Clerk in person in Mount Clemens, or request records by mail. This page covers the key steps for finding and obtaining Warren divorce records.
Warren Overview
Macomb County Handles Warren Divorce Filings
Warren is in Macomb County, and all divorce cases filed by Warren residents go to the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. The county seat is Mount Clemens, about 12 miles north of Warren. That is where the main courthouse is and where you file new cases or request existing records. The Warren City Clerk at One City Square, Suite 100, Warren, MI 48093 does not handle divorce matters. Divorce is a circuit court function, so everything goes through Macomb County in Mount Clemens.
The Macomb County Clerk is located at 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The phone number is 586-469-5120. The clerk's office maintains all circuit court records, including divorce decrees, judgment files, and supporting documents. Records from 1942 are available. The Warren City Clerk phone is 586-574-4557 for city-specific questions, but for divorce records, you need the county clerk.
| Court | 16th Judicial Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| County Clerk Address | 40 N. Main Street Mount Clemens, MI 48043 |
| County Clerk Phone | 586-469-5120 |
| Warren City Clerk Phone | 586-574-4557 |
| City Website | cityofwarren.org |
| Circuit Court Website | circuitcourt.macombgov.org |
Search Warren Divorce Records Online
Macomb County uses CourtView for online access to circuit court case records. You can access it at circuitcourt.macombgov.org/circuitcourt-courtview. CourtView is free and lets you search by name or case number. It shows party names, case status, filing dates, and docket entries. You cannot download documents through CourtView, but you can find the case number you need to request copies from the clerk.
Warren divorce cases also show up in the statewide MiCOURT system. MiCOURT covers the 16th Judicial Circuit and uses DM for divorce with minor children and DO for divorce without children as case type codes. Both CourtView and MiCOURT pull from the same court records, so you can use either to confirm a case exists. MiCOURT can be useful when you need to check records across multiple Michigan counties at once.
CourtView and MiCOURT show case information only. To get copies of divorce documents, contact the Macomb County Clerk at 586-469-5120.
How to Request Warren Divorce Records
To get copies of divorce records from Warren cases, contact the Macomb County Clerk. The main options are in person or by mail. In person, visit 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Bring a government-issued photo ID and the case number or names of both parties and the approximate filing year. Staff can locate records and make copies while you wait for recent files. Older files may need extra time to pull from storage.
Macomb County records fees: search fee is $10, copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies run $10 to $15 depending on the document type. These fees are set by the county and can change. Call 586-469-5120 before you go in to confirm current fees and whether your specific records are available on-site.
By mail, send your request to Macomb County Clerk, 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Include both parties' full names, the approximate year of the divorce or filing, and the case number if you have it. Include payment by check or money order and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Mail requests typically take one to two weeks to process.
If you need a state-issued certified copy of the divorce record, contact Michigan MDHHS Vital Records. MDHHS charges $34 for the first copy and $16 for each additional copy. Call (517) 335-8656 or visit michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords to request through the state.
Michigan Divorce Law and Warren Cases
Warren divorce cases follow Michigan state divorce law, just like every other Michigan city. Under MCL 552.6, Michigan is a no-fault state. You do not need to prove wrongdoing. The ground for divorce is a breakdown of the marriage with no reasonable likelihood of it being saved. This applies in Warren the same as it does in Detroit, Lansing, or any other Michigan city.
Residency rules under MCL 552.9 require that one spouse has lived in Michigan for 180 days and in Macomb County for at least 10 days before filing. Warren residents who meet those thresholds can file at the 16th Judicial Circuit without delay.
Waiting periods apply after filing. Without minor children, the judge must wait at least 60 days from the filing date to enter a final judgment. With minor children in the case, the wait is 180 days. A judge can shorten those periods for good cause shown. Property is split under equitable distribution rules, not automatically half and half. Spousal support is decided based on each party's income, length of the marriage, and other circumstances the court considers relevant.
All Michigan divorce statutes are at legislature.mi.gov. The Michigan Legal Help site is a free resource for Macomb County filers, with step-by-step guides and form generation tools designed for people without legal training.
Warren Divorce Resources
The City of Warren's official website at cityofwarren.org provides city contacts and services information. The city does not handle divorce filings, but the site is helpful for finding local government contacts and other city services you might need during or after a divorce.
For legal help, Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org offers free guided interviews that generate completed forms for Macomb County cases. It covers divorce, custody, and support matters and is built for people filing without an attorney. All SCAO court forms are free at courts.michigan.gov.
Electronic filing for 16th Circuit Court cases is available through the MiFILE system. You can file papers online without visiting the courthouse in Mount Clemens. This can save a trip for Warren residents who live south of the county seat. If you need an attorney, the State Bar of Michigan at michbar.org has a lawyer referral service.
The Friend of the Court in Macomb County handles all cases involving minor children. It is involved in custody enforcement, child support collection, and parenting time matters for Warren families.
Nearby Cities in Macomb County
These nearby cities are also in Macomb County and use the 16th Judicial Circuit Court for divorce filings.
Macomb County Divorce Records
Warren is in Macomb County, and all divorce cases go through the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Mount Clemens. For full county-level information on fees, procedures, online search, and all communities in the county, visit the Macomb County divorce records page.