Wyoming Michigan Family Court Records

Wyoming, Michigan family court records are filed and maintained at the Kent County Circuit Court Family Division in Grand Rapids. The 62A District Court in Wyoming handles local traffic, misdemeanors, and civil matters, but all divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases go to the Kent County Circuit Court at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW. You can search basic case information for free through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. This page explains which court holds Wyoming family court records and how to request copies.

Where Wyoming Family Court Records Are Filed

Wyoming residents file all family court cases at the Kent County Circuit Court Family Division at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Phone for the Family Division: (616) 632-5120. Main Circuit Court: (616) 632-5700. The Kent County Circuit Court handles all domestic relations cases for Wyoming and all other Kent County cities.

The 62A District Court is at 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Phone: (616) 530-7226. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The 62A District handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil claims. It does not handle divorce, custody, or paternity. Those matters always go to the Kent County Circuit Court.

Kent County courts information is at accesskent.com/Courts. The Circuit Court section is at accesskent.com/Courts/CircuitCourt. The 62A District Court page is at wyomingmi.gov.

Searching Wyoming Family Court Records Online

The free statewide MiCOURT Case Search is the main tool for Wyoming 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 Kent County Circuit Court clerk at (616) 632-5700.

The 62A District Court also provides a court records search page at wyomingmi.gov for district-level matters only. For family court records, use the Kent County resources instead.

62A District Court Overview

The 62A District Court at wyomingmi.gov serves Wyoming residents for local district matters including traffic and civil cases.

The 62A District Court page covers misdemeanor and civil services for Wyoming residents. For Wyoming family court records including divorce and custody cases, contact the Kent County Circuit Court Family Division at (616) 632-5120 in Grand Rapids.

Copy Fees for Wyoming Family Court Records

Standard copy fees under MCL 600.2546 apply at the Kent 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 62A District, copies run $1.00 to $2.00 per page and certified copies are $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 each additional. Viewing records in person at the courthouse is free under MCR 8.119.

Call (616) 632-5700 before sending a mail 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 Kent County Clerk.

Types of Family Court Records for Wyoming Residents

The Kent County Circuit Court Family Division keeps all domestic relations records for Wyoming. 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 Kent County Friend of the Court. Contact the FOC through accesskent.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 are at legislature.mi.gov.

Nearby Cities

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