Delinquent

Posted on June 15th, 2018
In regards to child support, an amount owed but not paid.(See Average).…

Defendant

Posted on June 15th, 2018
The person against whom a lawsuit is started or a crime charged.…

Custody

Posted on June 15th, 2018
Care and keeping of anything or anyone, i.e., children in a domestic relations action.…

Counsel

Posted on June 15th, 2018
An attorney.…

Contempt of Court Hearing

Posted on June 15th, 2018
Also known as a “show cause” hearing. A court hearing in which the person alleged to be in violation of the court order has the opportunity to show good cause why (s)he did not comply.…

Conciliation

Posted on June 15th, 2018
A method of alternative Dispute Resolution utilized by many Friend of the Court offices. The conciliator attempts to assist parties in resolving disputes, but may prepare a recommendation if the parties are not able to reach agreement on issues. See Mediation.…

Complaint

Posted on June 15th, 2018
The original pleading in a domestic relations matter. In this pleading, the plaintiff alleges the basis for the suit and states the remedy requested.…

Commit

Posted on June 15th, 2018
The act of sending a person to jail, pursuant to a court order.…

Circuit Division

Posted on June 15th, 2018
The trial court in Michigan which hears many types of cases. Domestic relations actions are tried in the family division of this court.…