Lapeer County Divorce Records

Divorce proceedings in Lapeer County produce comprehensive files documenting the legal termination of a marriage. Adjudicated by the 40th Circuit Court, these documents detail child custody arrangements, alimony agreements, the distribution of marital assets, and the judge's permanent divorce decree.

Under the state's open records framework, divorce cases are considered public information. Consequently, anyone can request a copy of a final decree or review the pleadings. Nevertheless, to protect personal privacy, judges may seal sensitive financial, child-related, medical, or property-sharing data from public access.

County	Court Name	Address	Office Hours
Lapeer County	40th Circuit Court (Family Division)	255 Clay Street Lapeer, MI 48446 Phone: (810) 667-0358	Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.