Forms
Below are some of the more commonly requested forms in PDF format for use with the Friend of the Court. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader if it is not already installed on your system.
Michigan Legal Help Website: www.Michiganlegalhelp.org
Open a file below and print a copy to fill out; then fax, mail or drop off the completed forms to the appropriate office.
Also available for your convenience:
Response to Motions:
Forms Identified in the Court's Domestic Relations Pre-Trial Statement:
Friend of the Court Order for Temporary Custody, Support & Parenting Time
Please read the Medical Instructions before continuing to your medical forms. Without both forms and copies of the bills, our office cannot assist with reimbursement.
Michigan Legal Help Website: www.Michiganlegalhelp.org
Open a file below and print a copy to fill out; then fax, mail or drop off the completed forms to the appropriate office.
- Application for Friend of the Court Funding (PDF)
- Case Update/Personal Information (PDF) - To update any personal information
- Case Questionnaire Form (PDF) - Generally used for child support reviews
- Questionnaire for Child Support Calculation (PDF)
- Child Care Verification Form (PDF), Instructions (PDF), - For work-related child care expenses
- Request for a Review (PDF) - To request a review of child support
- File Access Request Form (PDF) - To access the documents in your Friend of the Court file
- Parenting Time Violation (PDF) - To report a violation or Parenting Time Denial
- Physician's Form (PDF) - If you are a payer and have a medical condition that restricts/prevents your ability to work
Also available for your convenience:
- Verified Statement (PDF)
- Temporary Coupons (PDF) - used for individuals that need to make a payment on their own and get sent to the MiSDU with their payment
- Direct Deposit Authorization (PDF) - To have child support deposited into your checking or savings account. This gets mailed or faxed directly to MiSDU
- Information and Waiver Agreement (PDF) - concerning Federal Income Tax Refunds
- Instructions for filing and serving an Answer to a Civil Complaint
- Subpoena Order to Appear and/or Produce
- Re-Opening a Friend of the Court Case
- Testimony - At a final hearing, clients are required to put testimony on the record. Pro per clients often need to complete this form and read from it at their final hearing.
- Request for Friend of the Court Mediation
Motions and Instructions
:
- Motion for Child Support (PDF), Instructions (PDF), MiChildSupport Calculator (MiCSES)
- Motion Regarding Custody (PDF), Including Instructions
- Motion Regarding Parenting Time (PDF), Including Instructions
- Motion and Stipulation to Close FOC Case (PDF)
- Motion for Arrearage Repayment Plan (PDF), Instructions (PDF), Order for Arrearage of Repayment Plan (PDF)
- Motion for Change of Child's Domicile or Legal Residence (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
- Motion for Discharge of Surcharges (PDF), Instructions (PDF), Order for Discharge of Surcharges (PDF)
- Motion for Change of Venue (PDF), Instructions (PDF), Order for Change of Venue (PDF)
- Objection to Ex Parte Order (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
- Objections to Referee Recommendation and Order (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
Response to Motions:
- Response to Motion Regarding Custody (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
- Response to Motion Regarding Parenting Time (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
- Response Motion Regarding Support (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
Briefs & Instructions
:
- Brief Regarding Change of Domicile or Legal Residence (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
- Brief Regarding Custody (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
- Brief Regarding Parenting Time (PDF), Instructions (PDF)
Instructions and Forms to File for Divorce:
- Forms and Instructions for Starting a Case (PDF)
- Divorce Complaint with minor children (PDF)
- Divorce Complaint without minor children (PDF)
- Summons (PDF)
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act Affidavit (PDF)
- Affidavit and Order, Suspension of Fees/Costs (PDF)
- Verified Statement (PDF)
- 1201D Form
- Answer - Civil (MC-003)
- Record of Divorce or Annulment
Forms Identified in the Court's Domestic Relations Pre-Trial Statement:
Friend of the Court Order for Temporary Custody, Support & Parenting Time- Stipulated Order Resolving All Child-Related Issues (Pro Per) (PDF)
- Stipulated Order Resolving All Child-Related Issues (Attorneys) (PDF)
Judgment of Divorce:
- Preparing and Entering your Judgment of Divorce (PDF)
- Judgment of Divorce - with minor children (PDF)
- Judgment of Divorce - without minor children (PDF)
- Uniform Support Order (PDF)
- Domestic Relations Judgment Information (PDF)
- Proof of Service (PDF)
Medical Reimbursement:
Please read the Medical Instructions before continuing to your medical forms. Without both forms and copies of the bills, our office cannot assist with reimbursement.
- Medical Instructions (PDF)
- Request for Health Care Expense Payment Form (PDF)
- Complaint for Enforcement of Health Care Expense Payment Form (PDF)
- Requesting permission for 'new' ORTHODONTIC Expense (PDF)
- Request for 'in-progress' ORTHODONTIC expense (PDF)
- Complaint for 'in-progress' ORTHODONTIC expense (PDF)
Please visit the State Court Administrative Office's (SCAO) website for the most up-to-date court forms:
https://courts.michigan.gov/administration/scao/forms/pages/search-for-a-form.aspx
https://courts.michigan.gov/administration/scao/forms/pages/search-for-a-form.aspx