Oakland County Divorce Records

Oakland County divorce records document the legal process that formally ends a marriage through the county’s Family Court System. These records are created when a divorce case is filed and updated as the case moves through hearings, orders, and final judgment. While a divorce is a personal matter, the court record serves administrative and legal purposes, showing when and how the marriage was legally dissolved.

In Michigan, divorce records are generally considered public records, meaning basic case information is available to the public. However, access to certain documents within the file may be limited. Details involving minor children, financial account numbers, or sensitive personal information are typically restricted or redacted to protect privacy.

Typical Oakland County divorce records include the names of both parties, the case number, filing date, finalization date, and the divorce decree or judgment, which outlines the court’s final orders. Some records may also reference custody arrangements, child support, or spousal support, though full details may not be available to the public.

As one of Michigan’s most populous counties, Oakland County processes up to 2300 divorce cases each year, making its Family Court one of the busiest in the state for domestic relations matters.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Oakland County	Oakland County Family Court	1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341-0404	(248) 858-0344	Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.