Troy Family Court Records

Troy family court records are filed and maintained at the Oakland County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit) Family Division in Pontiac. The 52nd District Court 4th Division in Troy handles local traffic, misdemeanors, and civil matters, but all divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the Oakland County Circuit Court 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 handles Troy family court records and how to request copies.

Where Troy Family Court Records Are Filed

Troy 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 Troy.

The 52nd District Court 4th Division is at 520 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084. Phone: (248) 528-0400. This district court 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 oaklandcourts.com. The Oakland County Circuit Court is also accessible through oakgov.com/courts. Court Explorer, the case search tool for Oakland County, is available at courtexplorer.oakgov.com.

Searching Troy Family Court Records Online

The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main tool for Troy 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 also has Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com. This local portal provides more detailed case information for Oakland County filings. It is a useful supplement to MiCOURT when researching Troy family court records. For actual document copies, contact the Oakland County Circuit Court clerk at (248) 858-0344.

Oakland County Court Explorer

Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com is Oakland County's local case search tool. It provides detailed case information for Troy family court records filed at the 6th Circuit Family Division.

Court Explorer covers cases from the Oakland County Circuit Court including the Family Division, which maintains all Troy family court records. Use it alongside MiCOURT to get the most complete case information before contacting the clerk's office.

Copy Fees for Troy 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.

For certified copies needed in another state or for legal proceedings, obtain them in person or by mail with the official court seal. Include the case number, full names of both parties, approximate filing year, and specific documents needed. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope and check payable to the Oakland County Clerk.

Types of Family Court Records for Troy Residents

The Oakland County 6th Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Troy. 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 Troy may also be filed in the counties serving these nearby cities.