Lansing Family Court Records
Lansing family court records are filed and maintained at the Ingham County Circuit Court Family Division, not the local 54A District Court. The 54A District Court in Lansing handles traffic, misdemeanors, and small civil claims. All divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases for Lansing residents go to the Ingham County Circuit Court at 313 W. Kalamazoo Street. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page explains which court handles family matters, how to search online, and how to request copies of Lansing family court records.
Lansing Court Overview
Where Lansing Family Court Records Are Filed
The 54A District Court is located at City Hall, 6th Floor, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone: (517) 483-4433. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The 54A District handles traffic citations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil cases under $25,000. It does not have jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or paternity matters.
Note: Mail requests to Ingham County Circuit Court must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment by check or money order payable to the Ingham County Clerk.
Searching Lansing Family Court Records Online
The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the primary online tool for Lansing 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. For actual documents, contact the Ingham County Circuit Court clerk directly.
Ingham County also maintains a court records search portal at courts.ingham.org/CourtRecordSearch. This local portal may provide more detailed information on cases filed in Ingham County. The 54A District Court website at lansingmi.gov covers district-level matters only.
54A District Court and Ingham County Courts
The 54A District Court at lansingmi.gov/181/54-A-District-Court serves Lansing residents for local district matters. Family court cases are held at the Ingham County Circuit Court.
The 54A District Court page provides contact information and services for district-level matters in Lansing. For Lansing family court records including divorce and custody cases, contact the Ingham County Circuit Court Family Division instead.
Ingham County Court Resources
The Ingham County courts portal covers all court divisions including the 30th Circuit Family Division that maintains Lansing family court records. It provides direct links and contact information for requesting documents, certified copies, and online case searches.
Copy Fees for Lansing Family Court Records
Standard copy fees under MCL 600.2546 apply at the Ingham County Circuit Court: $1.00 per page for regular copies and a $10.00 certification fee per document plus the per-page charge. Viewing records in person at the courthouse is free under MCR 8.119. Contact the clerk for a current fee estimate before mailing payment.
If you need certified copies of a divorce judgment or custody order for use outside Michigan, obtain them in person or by mail with the official court seal. 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 Ingham County Clerk.
Types of Family Court Records for Lansing Residents
The Ingham County 30th Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Lansing. Divorce files contain 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.
SCAO-approved court forms are available at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. These cover divorce, custody, paternity, support modification, and protection orders and are required for most Ingham County family court filings.
Note: Michigan FOIA does not cover court records; if access is denied, file a motion directly with the Ingham County Circuit Court.
Nearby Cities
Family court records for residents near Lansing may also be filed in the counties serving these nearby cities.