Jackson County Divorce Records

Divorce cases in Jackson County are handled by the 4th Circuit Court, which has sole authority to grant divorces in the county. The full record of a divorce case, from its filing to final judgment, forms the divorce court record. Divorce records typically include the filing date, names of the parties, the court involved, and the date the judgment was entered. Supporting documents may include the summons, complaint, response, divorce judgment, child support orders, property division agreements, and other filings, depending on the case.

Access depends on the type of record requested. Divorce case files are public and can be accessed through the clerk’s office.

In contrast, divorce certificates are kept by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and are restricted under § 333.2888 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. These certificates are available only to the parties named in the record, their legal representatives, or individuals with a court order.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Jackson County	4th Circuit Court - Jackson County	Jackson County Courthouse 312 South Jackson Street Jackson, MI 49201	(517) 788-4268	8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays