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1. I disagree with the Referee’s recommended order, how do I file an objection?

• The parties have the right to request a judicial (de novo) hearing if they appeared at the hearing. A judicial hearing may be obtained by filing a written objection and notice of hearing with the Circuit Court Clerk within 21 days after the recommended order is mailed to attorneys for the parties or the parties if they are not represented by counsel. Michigan Court Rules (MCR) 3.215 (E)
• Prior to filing an objection, the date and time for the judicial hearing must be obtained by calling the Judicial Secretary.
• A form is available from the Friend of the Court to file an objection and notice the objection for hearing.

Documents

• Instructions - Objection to Referee's Recommended Order (PDF)
• Objection to Referee's Recommended Order (PDF)

2. How do I object to a child support recommendation?

• The parties have the right to request a hearing regarding the child support recommendation received. A Referee hearing may be obtained by filing with the friend of the court a written objection within 21 days after the child support recommendation is mailed to the attorneys for the parties or the parties if they are not represented by counsel.
• A form was provided with the child support recommendation.

Document

• Objection to Child Support Recommendation (PDF)

3. What does “ex parte” mean? How do I object to an ex parte order?

• The Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute defines ex parte in civil procedure as motions for orders that can be granted without waiting for a response from the other side. A hearing was not held. See more about the ex parte definition.
• The parties have the right to file a written objection to an ex parte order with the Circuit Court Clerk. The objection must be filed within 14 days after you are served with the ex parte order.
• A form is available at the Friend of the Court Office.