Muskegon County, MI · Muskegon County
Motion Regarding Parenting Time
Unrepresented parties with a Muskegon County Family Court case use this motion to ask the court to establish or change parenting time.
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
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this motion if you have a case involving the child in Muskegon County Family Court, are not represented by an attorney, and want to establish or change parenting time. It asks about existing orders and changed circumstances, and lets you explain the arrangement you want the court to order. Attach separate sheets with the requested explanations and file the completed motion with Circuit Court Records.
Who needs it
An unrepresented party with a Muskegon County Family Court case involving a child may file this motion to establish or change parenting time.
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 document states a $100 filing fee; ask the clerk for a Fee Waiver Request if you cannot afford it.
About notarization
This motion is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares the statements true to the best of their information, knowledge, and belief.
How to submit this form
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Download the Motion
Download the Motion Regarding Parenting Time PDF.
- 2
Complete the Motion
Provide the requested case, party, and parenting-time information, and explain your requested changes on separate sheets as needed.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach separate sheets explaining changed circumstances, why the request is in the child's best interests, and what you want the court to order.
- 4
Submit to the County
Bring the completed motion to Circuit Court Records at the Muskegon Hall of Justice; the instructions state a $100 filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Motion Regarding Parenting Time?
- Use it if you have a case involving the child in Muskegon County Family Court, are not represented by an attorney, and want to establish or change parenting time.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion Regarding Parenting Time?
- No. The motion is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares the statements true to the best of their information, knowledge, and belief.
- How do I submit the Motion Regarding Parenting Time?
- Bring the completed motion to Circuit Court Records at the Muskegon Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, Suite 600, Muskegon. The form instructions state a $100 filing fee.
- What happens after I file the motion?
- Complete the SMILE Orientation and submit its certification through the link at the bottom of the online orientation page. The instructions say a Parenting Time Conference will not be scheduled until the filing party completes orientation.