Parenting Time Motion

Parenting Time Motion

If multiple motions are being filed at the same time in the same case, only a single motion filing fee will be charged and applied to all motions.  The filing fee will be in the amount of the highest chargeable motion fee. 
 
__      Filing Fee:  $ 100.00 for post judgment cases (includes FOC Fee)
                              $  20.00 for open pending cases
 
*if you are indigent or receiving public assistance you may be eligible to have your fees waived.  To apply for a fee waiver please complete the following form, Waiver/Suspension of Fees and Costs (Affidavit and Order)
and submit it with your motion. You must check back with the Clerk to see if the Judge granted or denied your request to have fees waived.  
 
__      Call Clerk's Office (517) 546-9816, to schedule a Hearing Date
           & Time before the Friend of the Court Referee 
 
__      Complete SCAO Form # FOC 65 Parenting Time Motion
 
__      Complete Praecipe for FOC Referee
 
__      Make 2 *copy sets each of the completed motion and praecipe;
          (*copy to serve on other party, copy for yourself)
 
*Clerk's Office will copy for you at a charge of $ 1.50 per page copied
 
__      File all of the above with the Clerk at 204 S. Highlander Way, Ste. 4, Howell, MI  48843
      (if filing by mail you must provide a self addressed stamped envelope for the return of your copies)
 
__      Serve a copy of the motion and praecipe on the other party by:
                   -first class US Mail, or,
                   -personal service
 
__      Be sure to complete Certificate of Mailing @ bottom of form, and make sure you have filed the completed Certificate of
          Mailing with the Court; if the Certificate of Mailing is not completed; your motion may not be heard.