Grand Traverse County, MI · Grand Traverse County
Request for Friend of the Court Mediation
Parents use this form to request voluntary Friend of the Court mediation to help resolve disputed child custody or parenting-time issues.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Grand Traverse County · Grand Traverse County, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- gtcountymi.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
This form lets parents request voluntary Friend of the Court mediation to work through disputed custody or parenting-time issues. Both parents must consent before a conference can be held. The form asks each parent to print their name, sign, and date the request; any agreement reached in mediation is put in writing for both parents to review, approve, and sign.
Who needs it
Parents involved in a case with disputed child custody or parenting-time issues who want to request voluntary Friend of the Court mediation should complete this form.
How to submit it
Return the signed form to Friend of the Court, 328 Washington, Suite 200, Traverse City, MI 49684. The form also lists an email address and fax number.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; both parents indicate consent by signing, and the form mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Request
Download the Friend of the Court mediation request form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Each parent should print their name, sign, and date the request to indicate consent.
- 3
Gather Attachments
The form does not identify any attachments to include.
- 4
Return the Form
Return the signed form to Friend of the Court at the Traverse City address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Friend of the Court mediation request?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. Both parents indicate consent by signing; the form mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the mediation request?
- Return the signed form to Friend of the Court at 328 Washington, Suite 200, Traverse City, MI 49684. The form also lists email and fax contact details.
- Do both parents have to agree to mediation?
- Yes. The form says mediation is voluntary and both parents must indicate consent. If the other parent is unwilling, no conference will be held.
- What issues can Friend of the Court mediation address?
- The form describes mediation as a way to help resolve disputed issues involving child custody and/or parenting time.