Oceana County, MI · Oceana County
Response to Motion Regarding Parenting Time
This court form lets someone who received a Motion Regarding Parenting Time respond to its statements and explain their position to the court.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oceana County · Oceana County, Oceana County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- oceana.mi.us
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What this form is
Use this form after receiving a Motion Regarding Parenting Time (FOC 65) to answer the motion’s statements and tell the court what you agree or disagree with. It asks about existing parenting-time orders, agreements, the child’s best interests, and the order you want. The instructions say to file it with the county clerk where the motion was filed, serve the other party, and attend the hearing.
Who needs it
A person who receives a Motion Regarding Parenting Time and wants to respond in writing to the other party and the court needs this form.
How to submit it
Take the original and five copies to the county clerk in the county where the motion was filed. Mail a copy to the other party by first-class mail, complete the Certificate of Mailing, and return two copies to the clerk.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Response to Motion Regarding Parenting Time form and its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Response
Fill in the requested information, explain your position, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Copies and Attachments
Make at least five copies. If you use separate sheets for explanations, make four copies of each sheet.
- 4
File and Serve the Response
Take the original and five copies to the county clerk where the motion was filed, mail a copy to the other party, then return two copies to the clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Response to Motion Regarding Parenting Time?
- No. The form asks the responding party to sign and date it, but does not require notarization. Any separate sheets described in the instructions are attachments to the response.
- How do I submit the parenting-time response?
- Take the original and five copies to the county clerk in the county where the motion was filed. Mail a copy to the other party by first-class mail, complete the Certificate of Mailing, and return two copies to the clerk.
- When should I use this form?
- Use it if you receive a copy of FOC 65, Motion Regarding Parenting Time, and want to answer the statements made in that motion.
- Do I have to attend the hearing?
- Yes. The form instructions say you must attend the hearing on the motion and bring your copy of the motion, your response, supporting papers, and any witnesses willing to testify.