Do I need a notary for this objection?

No. The objection and proof of service are signed without a notary; the proof of service certifies that a copy was mailed to the other parties or their attorneys.

How do I submit the objection?

File it with Friend of the Court in person, by email to Imaging@muskegoncounty.net, in the FOC Drop Box, or by mail to the address listed in the instructions.

What information does the objection form ask for?

It asks for the case number, party contact details, the date the recommendation was mailed, the specific issue and reasons for objecting, and the objecting party’s signature.

When must I file the objection?

The instructions state that an objection must be filed within 21 days from the date the recommendation and order was mailed.

Muskegon County, MI · Muskegon County

No notary required

Objection to Recommendation and Order by FOC

This form lets a party ask the Muskegon County 14th Circuit Court Family Division to review a Friend of the Court recommendation they disagree with.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Muskegon County · Muskegon County, Muskegon County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.muskegon.mi.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

A party who disagrees with a Friend of the Court recommendation may use this form to object to specific issues addressed in the recommended order and request court review. The instructions say to file the objection with Friend of the Court within 21 days after the order is mailed. The form asks for case and party details, the order date, the issues and reasons for the objection, and the objecting party’s signature.

Who needs it

A party seeking court review of a specific issue in a Friend of the Court recommended order should complete and file this objection.

How to submit it

File the completed objection and proof of service with Friend of the Court in person at 990 Terrace Street, 3rd Floor, by email to [email protected], in the FOC Drop Box, or by mail to 990 Terrace St., Ste. 300, Muskegon, MI 49442.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the proof of service certifies mailing and is signed by the objecting party, not sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Objection to Recommendation and Order by FOC and the Proof of Service/Certificate of Mailing form.
2
Complete the Objection
Provide the case and party information, order mailing date, specific issue and reasons for objecting, then date and sign.
3
Complete Proof of Service
After mailing a copy to the other parties or their attorneys by first-class mail, enter the mailing date and sign the proof of service.
4
File with Friend of the Court
File both completed forms in person, by email, in the FOC Drop Box, or by mail using an option listed in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this objection?: No. The objection and proof of service are signed without a notary; the proof of service certifies that a copy was mailed to the other parties or their attorneys.
How do I submit the objection?: File it with Friend of the Court in person, by email to [email protected], in the FOC Drop Box, or by mail to the address listed in the instructions.
What information does the objection form ask for?: It asks for the case number, party contact details, the date the recommendation was mailed, the specific issue and reasons for objecting, and the objecting party’s signature.
When must I file the objection?: The instructions state that an objection must be filed within 21 days from the date the recommendation and order was mailed.

Need something notarized?

This Objection to Recommendation and Order by FOC doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.