Driver’s License Restoration

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

A hearing at the end of a period of license revocation or suspension to reinstate driving privileges.

Where do I go?

The Circuit Court where the person resides.…

Divorce

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The termination of a marriage.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where either party resides.…

Delinquency

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

An offense committed by a child under 17 years of age which would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult, including misdemeanor traffic offenses. Delinquency cases may also include status offenses such as Home Incorrigibility. Home Truancy, School Incorrigibility and School T…

Decedent’s Estates

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

A case involving the administration by the court of the assets of a deceased or disappeared person.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the deceased resided or if the deceased was not a resident of Michigan, in the county where the deceased left property.…

Custody

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of which person shall be responsible for primary care, of child(ren) under the age of 13.

Where do I go?

 The court where the divorce judgment was granted. If there was no divorce, then the Family Court where the plaintiff resides.…

Conservatorship

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

 The determination of who has the legal duty and power to manage and protect the estate of a person under age 18, or the estate of a person 18 years or older, who, because of some legal disability such as incompetence, is unable to manage the estate themselves.

Where do I go?

 The Pr…

Claims Against the State

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Cases against the State of Michigan.

Where do I go?

The Court of Claims is located in the Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing.…

Child Protection Proceedings

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Protection of a child under age 18 in situations where the child is being abused or neglected.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the minor resides or the offense against the child occurred. Initial reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect should be made to law enforcement and/or F.…

Adoption

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it? 

Legally taking parental responsibilities for a child.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the minor or the petitioner resides.…