File

Posted on June 19th, 2018
To put in the records of the court.…

FIA

Posted on June 19th, 2018
An abbreviation for the Family Independence Agency.…

Felony

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A crime punishable by more one year in state prison. Examples of felonies include homicide, kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery.…

Fees

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A charged fixed by law for services.…

Family Independence Agency

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The agency providing public assistance to families. Includes the Office of Child Support. Formerly known as the Michigan Department of Social Services.…

Family Division

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The division of the circuit court responsible for hearing cases about families and their children. The family division hears domestic relations matters, as well as juvenile matters formerly heard by the probate court.…

Fair Consideration

Posted on June 19th, 2018
A payment which represents the value of the property or service transferred.…

Ex Parte Order

Posted on June 19th, 2018
An order made by the court upon the request of one party to an action without prior notice to the other party.…

Ex Parte

Posted on June 19th, 2018
On the request of one party only, without notice to any other party.…

Evidence

Posted on June 19th, 2018
Proof allowed at a hearing. Evidence may be presented through testimony of witnesses and by documents, records and other material.…