Waterford Township Family Court Records

Waterford Township family court records are filed and maintained at the Oakland County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit) Family Division in Pontiac. The 51st District Court handles local traffic, misdemeanors, and civil matters for Waterford Township, 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 handles Waterford Township family court records and how to request copies.

Where Waterford Township Family Court Records Are Filed

Waterford Township 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 communities including Waterford Township.

The 51st District Court is at 5100 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. Phone: (248) 674-4655. The 51st District handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil claims. It does not handle family court matters. Those cases always go to the 6th Circuit in Pontiac. Court information is available at twp.waterford.mi.us/court.

Oakland County courts are accessible at oakgov.com/courts. Court Explorer is at courtexplorer.oakgov.com. The Waterford Township website is at twp.waterford.mi.us.

Searching Waterford Township Family Court Records Online

The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main tool for Waterford Township 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.

51st District Court Overview

The 51st District Court at twp.waterford.mi.us/court serves Waterford Township for local district matters including traffic and civil cases.

The 51st District Court handles misdemeanor and civil matters for Waterford Township. For family court records including divorce, custody, and child support cases, contact the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division at (248) 858-0344 in Pontiac instead.

Waterford Township Resources

The Waterford Township website at twp.waterford.mi.us provides township department listings and local resources for residents seeking court and government contacts.

The Waterford Township site is a useful starting point for local contacts. For Waterford Township family court records held at the Oakland County Circuit Court, contact the clerk directly at (248) 858-0344 or visit the court at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac.

Copy Fees for Waterford Township 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. At the 51st District Court, standard copies cost $1.00 per page, certified copies run $10 to $11 plus $1.00 per page, and name searches cost $10.00 per name. Viewing records in person is free under MCR 8.119. Call (248) 858-0344 for a fee estimate before mailing payment.

Types of Family Court Records for Waterford Township Residents

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

SCAO-approved court forms are at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. Michigan statutes governing court records are at legislature.mi.gov.

Nearby Cities

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