Westland Family Court Records

Westland family court records are filed and maintained at the Wayne County Circuit Court (Third Judicial Circuit) Family Division in Detroit. The 18th District Court in Westland handles local traffic, misdemeanors, and civil matters but not family court cases. All divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the Third Circuit at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page explains where Westland family court records are held and how to request them.

Where Westland Family Court Records Are Filed

Westland 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. Records Division: (313) 967-6938. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The 18th District Court is at 36675 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185. Phone: (734) 595-8720. The 18th District handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil claims. It does not handle divorce, custody, or paternity. The court does provide an online case inquiry system at 18thdistrictcourt.com for district-level matters.

Searching Westland Family Court Records Online

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

18th District Court Overview

The 18th District Court at 18thdistrictcourt.com serves Westland for local district matters. The court's online inquiry system provides access to district-level case information for traffic and civil matters in Westland.

The 18th District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims in Westland. For family court records including divorce, custody, and child support matters, contact the Wayne County Circuit Court Family Division at (313) 224-5271 instead.

Copy Fees for Westland Family Court Records

Copy fees at the Wayne County Circuit Court vary. 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 with a $3.00 certification fee per certified document. Viewing records in person is free under MCR 8.119 and MCL 600.2546.

Call (313) 967-6938 before mailing a request to get a fee estimate. 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 Wayne County Clerk.

Types of Family Court Records for Westland Residents

The Wayne County Third Circuit Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Westland. 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 Wayne County Friend of the Court. Contact the FOC through (313) 224-5510. For statewide policy, 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 family court records are at legislature.mi.gov.

Nearby Cities

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