Dearborn Family Court Records

Dearborn family court records are filed and maintained at the Wayne County Circuit Court (Third Judicial Circuit) Family Division, not at the local 19th District Court. The 19th District Court handles traffic, misdemeanors, and small civil claims for Dearborn. All divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the Third Judicial Circuit at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page explains which court to contact for Dearborn family court records and how to request copies.

Where Dearborn Family Court Records Are Filed

Dearborn residents file all family court cases at the Wayne County Third Judicial Circuit Court Family Division at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Phone: (313) 224-5271 for the Family Division. The Records Division is at (313) 967-6938. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The 19th District Court is located at 16077 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126. Phone: (313) 943-2060. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The 19th District handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil matters under $25,000. It does not handle divorce, custody, or paternity. Those matters go to the Third Judicial Circuit in Detroit.

Searching Dearborn Family Court Records Online

The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main tool for Dearborn family court records. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case numbers, filing dates, party names, and docket entries but not document images. The Third Judicial Circuit also has an Odyssey Public Access portal for more detailed case lookups. Check 3rdcc.org for the current link.

19th District Court and Wayne County Resources

The 19th District Court at dearborn.gov/government/19th-district-court serves Dearborn residents for local district-level matters. Dearborn family court records are held at the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit.

The 19th District Court page provides contact information and services for Dearborn residents. For family court cases including divorce and custody, contact the Wayne County Circuit Court Family Division at (313) 224-5271 instead.

Wayne County Court Records Portal

The Wayne County records portal is a useful starting point for researching Dearborn family court cases before contacting the Third Judicial Circuit clerk directly for copies or certified documents.

Copy Fees for Dearborn Family Court Records

Copy fees at the Wayne County Circuit Court vary by document type. Informational copies run from $2 to $5 per page. Certified copies run from $10 to $20 per page depending on the document. Standard photocopy fees are $0.10 per page. A $3.00 certification fee applies per certified document plus applicable copy charges. Viewing records in person is free under MCR 8.119.

Call (313) 967-6938 before sending a mail request to get a current fee estimate. Include the case number if known, full names of both parties, approximate filing year, and the specific documents you need. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order payable to the Wayne County Clerk.

Types of Family Court Records for Dearborn Residents

The Wayne County Third Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Dearborn. Divorce files include the complaint, proof of service, judgment of divorce, and all orders. Custody files hold parenting time orders and modifications. Paternity files include the order of filiation and child support orders. The Third Judicial Circuit is Michigan's largest circuit court and processes a high volume of cases each year.

Child support enforcement runs through the Wayne County Friend of the Court. Contact the FOC through the main circuit court at (313) 224-5510. For statewide guidance, the Friend of the Court Bureau explains your rights. Adoption records are sealed under MCL 710.67. Juvenile records are restricted under MCL 712A.28. PPO details are not public under MCR 3.705.

SCAO-approved court forms are at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. These are required for most Wayne County family court filings and cover divorce, custody, paternity, support modification, and protection orders.

Nearby Cities

Family court records for residents near Dearborn may also be filed in the counties serving these nearby cities.