Muskegon County, MI · Muskegon County
Motion Regarding Custody
This motion form is for an unrepresented party asking Muskegon County Family Court to change legal or physical custody in an existing case.
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
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What this form is
Use this motion if you are a party to an existing custody order through Muskegon County Family Court, circumstances have changed, and you are not represented by an attorney. The form asks for case and party details, information about the children and their living arrangements, changed circumstances, proper cause, and the custody, parenting time, and support orders you request. Attach separate sheets with the required explanations.
Who needs it
An unrepresented party to an existing Muskegon County Family Court custody case may use this motion to request a change in legal or physical custody.
How to submit it
Bring the completed motion to Circuit Court Records at the Muskegon Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, Suite 600, Muskegon, MI 49442. The filing fee is $100; ask the clerk for a Fee Waiver Request (Form MC 20) if you cannot afford it.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the motion.
How to submit this form
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Download the Motion
Download the Motion Regarding Custody packet.
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Complete the Form
Print neatly and complete items A through I. Use your court papers to copy the case number and party names.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach separate sheets explaining the changed circumstances, proper cause, and the custody, parenting time, and support orders you request.
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Submit to Circuit Court Records
Bring the completed motion to Circuit Court Records at the Muskegon Hall of Justice. The filing fee stated on the form is $100.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Motion Regarding Custody?
- Use it if you are a party to an existing custody order in Muskegon County Family Court, circumstances have changed, and you do not have an attorney representing you in the matter.
- How do I submit the Motion Regarding Custody?
- Bring the completed motion to Circuit Court Records at the Muskegon Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, Suite 600, Muskegon, MI 49442. The form instructions state a $100 filing fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion Regarding Custody?
- No. The motion is signed and dated without a notary. Attach separate sheets explaining the circumstances, proper cause, and requested orders where the form requires them.