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1. How do I get additional copies of the current orders in my case?

• Copies are available for $1 per page at the Otsego County Clerk or Friend of the Court office. Payment must be received before the copies can be provided.
• Contact the Otsego County Clerk at 989-731-7500 or in person at:
  225 W Main Street
  Gaylord, MI 49735
• In-person at the Friend of the Court office at:
  800 Livingston Boulevard
  Suite 1A
  Gaylord, MI 49735
  
  Cash payment and photo ID will be needed to release the copies. The friend of the court is only permitted to release copies of your orders to you or the other party on your case.

2. Who do I talk to about terminating parental rights and/or stepparent adoption?

For children residing in Otsego County, contact the Probate Court at 989-731-0204

3. Neither party lives in Otsego County anymore. Why hasn’t the case been transferred?

• Cases are not automatically transferred when parties no longer live in the county.
• Either party may file a Motion/Stipulation For Transferring Case (Friend of the Court (FOC) 24) with the Circuit Court Clerk. There will be a $20 filing fee. Forms are available at the friend of the court office.
• An additional filing fee of $175 will be required at the time of transfer.