Southfield Family Court Records

Southfield family court records are filed and maintained at the Oakland County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit) Family Division in Pontiac. The 46th District Court handles local traffic, misdemeanors, and civil matters for Southfield, but all divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the 6th Circuit at 1200 N. Telegraph Road. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page explains which court holds Southfield family court records and how to request copies.

Where Southfield Family Court Records Are Filed

Southfield residents file all family court cases at the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Phone: (248) 858-0344. The 6th Judicial Circuit handles divorce, custody, child support, and paternity for all Oakland County cities including Southfield.

The 46th District Court is at 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076. Phone: (248) 796-5800. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The 46th District handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil claims under $25,000. It does not handle family court matters. Those cases go to the 6th Circuit in Pontiac.

Oakland County courts information is at oakgov.com/courts. Court Explorer is at courtexplorer.oakgov.com. The 46th District Court page is at cityofsouthfield.com.

Searching Southfield Family Court Records Online

The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main tool for Southfield family court records. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case numbers, filing dates, and docket entries but not document images. Oakland County's Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com provides more detailed local case information. For actual documents, contact the Oakland County Circuit Court clerk at (248) 858-0344.

46th District Court Overview

The 46th District Court at cityofsouthfield.com/departments/46th-district-court serves Southfield for local district matters. Copy fees at the 46th District are $0.50 per page for copies and $10 to $11 per certified document.

The 46th District Court page provides fee schedules, contact information, and online services for Southfield residents. For Southfield family court records including divorce and custody cases, contact the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division at (248) 858-0344 instead.

Copy Fees for Southfield Family Court Records

Standard copy fees under MCL 600.2546 apply at the Oakland 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 is free under MCR 8.119. Call (248) 858-0344 for a current fee estimate before mailing payment.

Types of Family Court Records for Southfield Residents

The Oakland County 6th Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Southfield. 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.

Child support enforcement runs through the Oakland County Friend of the Court. Contact the FOC through oakgov.com/courts. 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.

Nearby Cities

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